Pieced and appliqued quilt, Mariner's Compass or Starburst variant pattern. Twelve blocks of stars or suns, each centered by a star made from red and white patterned calico and 22 taupe-colored rays, on a solid beige background, divided by white blocks with running feather quilting and red solid corner blocks with quilted circles or suns. Thin batting; brown and white striped backing. 90" x 69". American, late 19th century. Condition: The taupe colored fabric used for the rays shows disintegration. Fraying at edges and some small scattered stains.