Quilt

1995.2778

Creation Date
1923 – 1924

Dimensions

175.26 cm. W x 209.55 cm. L Item (Overall)

Description
Large quilt made by the East Zion Ladies Aid Society. Purchased by Gilbert G. Berge in the fall of 1924 at an auction sale. Gilbert Berge was Calvin Pederson's maternal uncle. The quilt has the names of the Ladies aid women who made the quilt and blocks were sold to individuals as a money maker for the church for 15 - 25 cents. "East Zion 1924 L.A.S." is printed in the center of the quilt. There are 288 6 x 3.5" signature blocks.

Related People and Organizations
Berge, Gilbert
Pederson, Calvin Ernest
Pederson, Hazel

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