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Late 19th century quilt sewn by Emma Dewey Miller, a Dallas pioneer and first owner of the historic house that serves as the focal point of the Dallas Heritage Village. Paper-pieced quilt using newspaper and mailing envelopes and various silk and velvet fabrics. The paper is still intact with basting stitched still visible.

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Close-up of back of quilt showing paper still attached with basting threads to quilt.

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Late 19th century silk quilt mounted on a fabric covered archival panel with a Plexiglas bonnet. Currently on display at the Dallas Heritage Village

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