Civil War 'potholder' quilt, signed by makers

applique quilt

BEDDING
Randall, P.
USA, ME, Portland
Circa 1864
cotton, silk, paint
Overall: 79 1/4 x 56 1/4 in.

Quilted glazed cotton handsewn quilt made by the Portland Ladies Soldiers Society; 35 squares (11-1/4") each signed with a maker's name, one dated 1864; marine, military, patriotic, and masonic motifs are printed, painted appliqued and embroidered, using both hand and machine quilting; background material is 2 shades of tan; motifs generally in red, white, and blue.

1968.24