In addition to its simple two-hued color scheme, this quilt's stair-stepped bricks give it a graphic boldness that suits its name, Streak of Lightning.

Pattern: 
Streak of Lightning
Maker: 
Maker unknown
Circa
1890
1910
Possibly made in
Pennsylvania
United States
79.5
77
International Quilt Museum, Jonathan Holstein and Gail van der Hoof Collection
2003.003.0021