Not all quilts which demonstrate a thrifty attitude were made during the Great Depression. This wool quilt, possibly made in Massachusetts, seems to be made from an assortment of scraps and looks much more utilitarian than many quilts from this era.

Pattern: 
Framed Quilt
Maker: 
Maker unknown
Circa
1825
Possibly made in
Massachusetts
United States
93
75
IQM, Jonathan Holstein/Gail van der Hoof Collection
2003.003.0210