Quilt

bicentennial quilt

bicentennial quilt

Name/Title

Quilt

Entry/Object ID

1989.002.001

Description

The Bicentennial quilt measures 81 1/4 inches x 63 inches. There are 40 squares, 9 3/4 inches each, surrounding a center panel 38 3/4 inches x 20 inches. SPECIAL SIGNIFICANCE: Quilt was made to commemorate Islesboro's Bicentennial in 1989. PERSONAL ASSOCIATIONS: Over 50 people contributed to the making of the quilt. The project was coordinated by Eva Pendleton and Susan Wilbur.