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The Little Giant
Another piece, under glass.
The rubbings are printed
in shades of blue and gray.
Stephen Douglas: “The Little
Giant”
“The Little Giant,” a quilt block
with many pieces, refers to
Stephen Douglas, (1813-1861), a
noted orator and debater, who
was Lincoln’s political opponent
in the 1860 presidential election.
The block's name recalls
Douglas’ nickname, a reference
to his diminutive stature. The
same block has also been
published as,
“Heart’s Desire.”
from quiltersmuse.com