heaveninawildflower: ‘Branches and Vines’ quilt (circa 1875). Cotton, silk and wool. Made by Ernestine Eberhardt Zaumseil (American, 1828–1904) in Pekin, Illinois. Image and text courtesy The Met

heaveninawildflower: ‘Branches and Vines’ quilt (circa 1875). Cotton, silk and wool. Made by Ernestine Eberhardt Zaumseil (American, 1828–1904) in Pekin, Illinois. Image and text courtesy The Met

heaveninawildflower: ‘Branches and Vines’ quilt (circa 1875). Cotton, silk