Quilt with the Delta Sigma Theta logo

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A large square-shaped red and white fabric quilt presented by the Allentown, Chester and Valley Forge Alumnae Chapters, Eastern Region of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority to Dr. Bertha Maxwell Roddey. At the center of the quilt is the Delta Sigma Theta crest within a diamond shaped red fabric inset. In the upper left corner there is a red thread dedication to Bertha Maxwell Roddey. In the upper right corner there is a logo for Habitat for Humanity. The lower left contains a gold figure and the right corner contains a design to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Delta Sigma Theta. The back of the quilt is red and has a white tag with red handwriting that gives information about the quilt's presenters.

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