There are several patches decorated with sets of interlocking circles. The only symbolism I know of for this kind of image are the three chain links of the Odd Fellows.
But on this quilt, we see these configurations:
The owner is wondering if there is any tradition of representing the people in various branches of the family this way. Any ideas, anybody?
It's possible that Mary Catherine just liked making rings in different configurations, like doodling a certain shape to see how it looks in various patterns.
ReplyDeleteYes, Sara, that is quite possible!
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