Doll Bed Applique Patchwork Quilt c. 1937

Beverly Chichester's "Doll Bed Applique Patchwork Quilt" (c. 1937) is a charming example of traditional American patchwork. The quilt features a variety of colorful and whimsical appliques, including a red cardinal, a floral arrangement, a heart with crescent moons, and a woman riding a horse. Chichester, known for her needlework, created this quilt with care, using a patchwork technique to bring together the various appliqué squares. This quilt is a wonderful example of the creative and personal nature of traditional American quilting.