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LEFT: African-American Housetop No older than 1960s. eBay purchase in 2014. Vendor had purchased in
the south side of Chicago from an African-American woman who said that it had belonged to her mother-
in-law. 60"x86" Fabric: Polyesters and manufactured braid. The lavender stripe has silver metallic thread.
Batting: None. Backing: Cotton flannel with a very pale blue cast. Edge: The back is brought to the front ½"
and machine stitched. Piecing: By machine in zig-zag top stitching. Quilting: Tied, with small knots on top.
Condition: Very good. This is a superb example of the traditional house top pattern.
Figure 321: African-American Housetop