A work made of cotton, plain weave; pieced; quilted; embroidered with cotton yarns in back, roumanian, running, satin and stem stitches; couching and french knots; folded triangles forming zig-zag edges.

Penny Doily Quilt

1908/09

Erna E. Postel (American, 1889-1998?) Mascoutah, Illinois, United States

Illinois

Cotton, plain weave; pieced; quilted; embroidered with cotton yarns in back, Roumanian, running, satin and stem stitches; couching and French knots; folded triangles forming zig-zag edges

Textiles

Women artists