Garfield and Arthur Quilt, Pennsylvania, c. 1880. Patchwork quilt featuring a promotional handkerchief with portraits of James A. Garfield and Chester B. Arthur who ran for, and won, the 1880 US election. (President Garfield was assasinated less than four months after being elected, and Vice President Arthur succeeded to the presidency). Quilt possibly made by Annie Ensminger Kready or Louisa Ensminger.

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Size: 4960px × 4912px
Photo credit: © Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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