1898 Rosina Kalanikauwekiulani Ayers's "Hawaiian Coat-of-Arms" Quilt
National Museum of American History

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

unknown · 1898

cotton (fabric material)
National Museum of American History
CC0 — Public Domain
National Museum of American History

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.

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