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African American Concentric Squares Work Clothes Quilt
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 80 in (203.2 cm)Width: 66 in (167.64 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1940's
- Condition:Good condition. There is one very small hole in the brown strip. Some of the binding has worn away at the edge.
- Seller Location:Santa Monica, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: 090801873458
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