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Diamond of Hexagons 1930s. eBay purchase. 81"x94" Fabric: Cottons. Batting: Thin cotton. Backing: White
cotton like sheeting. ¼" wide white fabric machined to the front and caught on back by hand. Piecing: By
machine. Quilting: By hand, in clamshells 2" apart, 7 stitches per inch. Condition: Top is firm and solid.
Back has brown stains where quilting abuts black patches. Edge has worn through in several places.
Comment: Chosen for vivid dark colors.
Figure 133: Diamond of Hexagons