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A Little Bit of History -Auctioneerist Contest

it lives in an old chest the auctioneer stated eyes fixed on it with a stare I have a piece of history in my hands let me show you he said with flair. it is called a door quilt, he gave it a shake made the American way ,full of dreams females would every spare moment take up the material and sew a few seams they used them for warmth in those cold winter nights each square is a talking point a memory a story brought to light who will start me off with ,$500 the hands raise up and up the value goes higher 'til it reached the unbelievable price of $3500. must be a rich buyer. Was brought by the Quilters Association of America. used to be hung in their foyer a reminder to all that a hobby is worthwhile no matter how small. penned March 1 2016 bid $3500

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