Patchwork quilt, each block of different material, some appliqués and some inset. Unusual designs. Large Greek cross, quilted, in center, of white material upon which is inset bowl of flowers. Green and purple grapes inset in each corner. Bound with narrow stripe of red print cotton. Made by Martha Pierson, East Nottingham, Pennsylvania in Sept. 18, 1847. (signed in ink on quilt block)