With a simple 90 degree turn back and forth, the Roman Square block takes on a rhymthmic look that resembles a basket weave. 

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Pattern: 
Roman Square
Maker: 
Maker unknown
Circa
1890
1910
Possibly made in
New Jersey
United States
80
71
International Quilt Museum, Jonathan Holstein and Gail van der Hoof Collection
2003.003.0044