‘The Road Traveled’ Story Quilt

Found History
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“This story quilt reads clockwise and highlights the migration of Drema Benson’s grandparents and parents to various states, and, most recently, herself to Chester County. Made by Drema Benson (b. 1950) of West Chester, her mother and grandmother. Cotton top; 74” x 105”.

Found: Layers: Unfolding the Stories of Chester County Quilts. Chester County Historical Society, 2009.

 
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