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Miami Centennial Quilt

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Orange Bowl
by Alberta Wolford

Hand appliqué, ink

Ms. Wolford's whimsical quilt block pays tribute to Miami's most famous stadium, the Orange Bowl. The first game was played there in 1935, the last was on January 1, 1996.

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