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This is reminder to my US readers to get out and vote today. Many of you quilt historians will recognize this block, even in two parts as 'Ararat'- Brackman #226.76. Published in the Kansas City Star, June 6, 1931. There was a companion/opposition block Giddap (donkey) that was published in July of 1931. These are the go to pieced blocks for republican and democrat as far as I know. Haven't seen any others-have you.
I don't want to appear partisan but I only have Ararat.
Two scans of vintage pillowcased quilt block in my collection. Block is 14.5" high x 19" wide. I haven't looked at the actual patterns but it seems like the elephant block is significantly smaller than the donkey.
Many years ago, I met a lady who made quilts. She had made an elephant quilt and a donkey quilt. The elephant pattern was the same as you show.
ReplyDeleteCute, Cute, Cute!! I haven't seen these before. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOh you're so lucky to have this elephant as a pillow! I've only seen it and the donkey in photos.
ReplyDeleteI found the donkey block made up into a baby-quilt...very cute.
ReplyDeleteI love him (her?) What a cute block, and how lucky to have it.
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