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1898 Rosina Kalanikauwekiulani Ayers's "Hawaiian Coat-of-Arms" Quilt

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This neatly made example of a “Hawaiian Flag” quilt was presented to Rosina Kalanikauwekiulani Ayers on the occasion of her marriage to Dr. Robert Henry Dinegar in 1898. “Hawaiian Flag” quilts generally are not used, but rather are valued as a treasured heirloom and displayed as such or given to esteemed friends or family on significant occasions.

Date

1898

Type

quilt

Medium

cotton (fabric material)

Department

NMAH

Institution

National Museum of American History

Object number

nmah_556599

Credit

Gift of Adelaide D. McDonough