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Graveyard Quilt, 1843
Elizabeth Roseberry Mitchell of Lewis County, Ky., decorated this quilt with paper caskets that bear the names of family members. This extraordinary quilt illustrates nineteenth-century mourning customs and period American folk art. Donated by Mrs. Nina Mitchell Biggs.
Graveyard Quilt, 1843
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Kentucky Historical Society Events
Oct 1, 2011

10:00am - 5:00pm
Scanfest!
Bring in your family bible or other large bound books and we will help you scan the family record onto a thumb drive. Sign up for 20 minute intervals via KHSRefDesk@ky.gov (five page limit per session).
For more information contact KHS Reference Desk at ext. 4460.


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