An assortment of hand-sewn quilt tops c.1890-1935 by an African-American quiltmaker from Dallas, Texas.

Purchased from the maker's granddaughter by Joan Dowd, whose fine photos appear here. 

Ohio Star c.1890-1910.

Snowball and 9-Patch, c.1890-1935.

Right and Left (Ladies Art Company #196A), c.1900-1920.

Federal? Chain, c.1920-1930.

Trip Around the World c.1920-30.

Spiderweb Star, c.1930-35.

Philadelphia Pavement, c.1930-35.

Snowball, c.1930-35.