Signature quilt

A signature quilt is a quilt that has multiple names signed, stamped, or embroidered on it.

[1] While examples exist prior to 1800, the tradition was popularized in the 19th century often as a means of fundraising or given as keepsakes to people moving west.

[2] They were also used to commemorate and document historical and communal events, or to indicate affiliations with organizations or groups.

[3] They would rarely include signatures of famous people with one unusual specimen created by Adeline Harris Sears containing 350 signatures including those of eight U.S.

[4][5][6] Signature quilts are considered useful as primary source documents for genealogists and other researchers.