QUILT INDEX RECORD
12-8-6810
Who documented this quilt?
Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection
Where are the records for this quilt housed?
Michigan State University Museum
Michigan Quilt Project Number:
17.0041
If this quilt is owned by a museum, enter the accession number:
2017:93.1
Owner's name for the quilt:
Soldiers’ Oprhans
When was the form filled out?
11/15/2017
If you are the quilt owner, how did you acquire this quilt?
Purchased the quilt
Where the quilt was made, city:
Evansville
Where the quilt was made, state:
Indiana (IN)
Where the quilt was made, country:
United States
Time period:
1876-1900
Why was the quilt made?
Fundraising
Quilt is presently used as:
Museum collection
This is a:
Finished quilt
How wide is the quilt?
56.5"
How long is the quilt?
72"
Shape of edge:
Straight
Shape of corners:
Straight
What color is the quilt?
Blue; Brown; Cream; Red
Quilt's condition:
Fair/worn
Type of inscription:
Signature; Date; Multiple Names; Message; Place
What is inscribed on the quilt?
L.A.S. No. 28 S or V Presented to Knightstown Indiana Soldiers and Sailors Orphans Home 1896 Veneramur Succurrimus Evansville, Ind. (Top to bottom divided by star rows) Star 1 H.D. Orchard No. 169 964097 Rev. Sommerville Light Chap in Chief H.P. Hopkins C.O. Himich FX Eller SV KP Laura Chapman No. 31 Dad Retter David M Cumber Co. D 29 Ind. C. Stoby Mrs. Walter Mrs. A Smith No. 350 Otto Kline No. 117 Chris Wunderlich No. 117 The Pollock Retired Evansville Ed Doghon H.M. Co Evenville Boss Prenlis Commission Mrs. Walton Laura Chapman R.H. Bennett No. 227 Camp Old 444 Frank Hope No. 106 Richard Barnes SV Harry Kinkle Annie M Fowler Ed Stern Adeline Gervaye R Snugger (?) Sarah E Lyons W.A.S. Stevens Mav… Winhe..(?) Herb Norcross No. 117 Chas F Zahn No. 117 P.D. Strong Surgena U.S.A Carlos Jordan McCormick H.M.C A.S. Dauis Drought, Mich. Star 2 R.B. Hayes Goe. Washington K.P KochSV Jas A Garfield Marshall Cramer CS Albert Dietrich P.M. Geo W Nexsemir Capt. No 350 Ed C Spain Carp Coe I.N.G H.O.P. Cline Col. Sopv F.E. Hussey L.C. Sullivan W.M. Harmon CAR Taddie Renner Minnie Renner St. Louis Charles Kieffer St. Louis Cea W Nexsen Jr. Elizabeth Nexsen Harry Prankey Asise Koeing Maaks Elbert Chas Neneker Will Halfrich From K Montem Past Com Ind. G.W. Bergman No. 110 Walter H Case No. 33 Henry Nester Katie Nester Ida Palin JN Haney No. 106 Dr. ND Hiceley Capt. CoC 74 ILLIS CAR OCF Oscar Aouw Payne C.E. Kinkle SEC LAS 28 Maggie Snyder No. 19 Bessie Cowl Eleanor M Freeman Leo Eich No. 210 Grandma Flagler W.A. Stevens ?? Bertie Buchart Adda Hugo Sarrh Boden Joanne Garvik Quincey McDowel J.B.C. Culertson No. 350 Ray H Spayd No. 296 Henry Krash Chas. L Martin No. 296 M.L. Biederman Felix Farron 2nd. Lieut. S.V. Kitty Eldriege Frankfort J.H. Lane M.D. Silra Star 3 Edward Barkhound Birdie Row John Junker Rose Beale Mrs. S Reitz Otto Klein S.V. B.F. Dubois K&L H WM Heilman SV Corge Stevens Otto Koerner Helen Wastjer Mamie Kahre Thornton Males Fred Weber Ida Hitch Emma Nexsen Ella Lightner Fannie Kinkle Lonnie Moss Walter McDowell SV Benn R Smith Capt. Chas Dehaven Kokomo Bob Crampbell Bloomington Camp 169 Harvey Drinkville Ind. Musser Anderson R.B. Oglesberg Com. Ind. S.R.U Clarence Korvers Past R. Chapman S.W. Chishom ? Ind. D McDonald Will H Scoh Annie Scott C.C. Spreen Capt. Mary Schmitt Irene Murphy Geo Barlett C.C. Albert E Martin Camp 464 Division of Ohio August Friend C.G. James E.F. Nexsen Grace C Nexsen Elizabeth Y Nexsen Annie W Nexsen Albert Weisel S.V. E.T. Overend S.V. JC Winfrey JR Anderson Rosie Stanton Annie Walter Celia Magner Thank Hare Kokomo, Ind. Annie Jimm Lizzie Jeide Star 4 Captain Frank Helms Elwood LT Colonel Delbert Colonel Sidney R.H. Bohret Corma M 127 Will H Scott Jeb W ? W.M. Evans CO. D.I. Tenn. Annie Scott Frances Baer Henry Tepe Co. B27 Ohio Stephen Biederman CO E 31 Ind. Albert Weisel Emma Nexsen Pres. LAS. No. 28 1846 Hattie Badaux Edward Weidner George Wincert S.V. Iaurareit Chas Vonbehren VMC CK Wheeler SV Burt Rimer W.R Cleayy CO BGS Reo Ind. Lizzie Jeide Mentor Frank Epsie Thompson Mag Kehr W.R. McCleary Co. B.G.S. Rec. Ind. J Hirch Beree Henry Kraccer Ed. Schoelkope Jim Harris M. Bonendeger Anna Blocker Dell Franklin W Edcar Males Henry Tepe Co. 82 Ohio George Litey Harbent Wales Mike Mosey CAR Bena Moser L.A.S Hon Jessie Overstreet, INDPLS Adjutant W.W. Higans Conger Hope Colonel Sidney Red Plymouth Kendall R.V. Star 5 Lizzie Jiede Celia Mackner Annie Walker Mamie Acker Mary Lander Frankfort, Ind. Adde May Walker Marie Paul Harry Scott Adjt Batl Rec. Cinnia H Hims Ellie Tohill Lizzie Brown M.A Hopkins P.P. W.R.C. 18 Katie Avery Lizzie Davidson P.L Hopkins P.P L.A.S. 28 Geo W Nexsen Edmond F Nexsen Ruth Nexsen Harriet Nexsen William H Nexsen Dad Retter Jas I Davis 169 Frank M Graham D.G. Pavent Jr. 186 Lieut. Geo Murphy May Murphy A.E.L Booth 2nd Lieut. R.E. Zimm 250 Willis Dills F Williams S V 117 Willie Bichop From K Keys Ko. 20 R.B. Oglasberg Com and Dim Bril Pomley R. Chapman S.W. Chrismon Ind. D Mcdonald Annie Scott G.C. Spreen Capt. Mary Schmitt Allie T Fowles Jos. Bartholemen Corporal Albert Martin Camp 464 Division of Ohio August Friend C.G Geo Bartless C.C. Com Ind. Div. S of James E.F. Nexssen Grace Nexsen Annie Nexsen Albert Weisel S.V. J.C. Winfrey Jr. Anderson ADUW43 Rosie Stanton John W Harwing Celia Magner Star 6 Oscar Elk Fred Laubscher E Wolf Frank Jolbert Vos Emma Loebs Chris Kratz Col. C.C. Schreeder James Herninway Jas D Payvin Mada Kellner Mamie White WM Heilman Chas C Marker SV No 117 Kattie Kamm Lillie Stakly Wm Heilman Mark Kieffer Carlinville Marie Billman Margaret Nexsen Ed Conrad Nettie Rice L.A.S. Ft. Wayne Ind. Frank Turk Adj. Lenore Pence Cus. Seiffer Co. 330 Ovi Anna Schults Adam Schley Benj. Harrison Jas A Garfield W.L Show Geo. Washington R Baket Mary Benton Marshall Cramer C.S. Geo. W Nexsen Jr. Capt. No. 350 Ed. C Spain Corp. Coe Ing. H.O.P Cline Col. Son F.E. Hussey Taddie Renner St. Louis Minnie Renner St. Louis Charles Kieffer Harry Prankey Elizabeth Y Nexsen Marks Elbert Will Helfrich From M Morten Pas Com Ind. E Linda Moore Annie Jinn Asise Koeing Tillie Holzgrape Fanny Duncan Star 7 C.A. Arthur R.B. Hayes Millie Pranke Lillie Wolf Matt Walling Mark Grant Ben Sohn Harry Sainson Gov. Durbin Gov. Mount Mayor C.C. Covert Emma Keck Tressa Billman Evans Ton-Ill John F Keller Kathrine Deiss John Depotter Jr. Louis M Kiefer F.A. Brown Fape 350 Felix Farrow Lieut. Co E Ind. Q.E. McDowell Cop & Co E ING Chas Kuhnhenn Loete Pence Emil Reimann William Meyer Anna Schulte Sofhie A Brockriede
What is the date inscribed on the quilt?
1896
Method used to make the inscription:
Embroidery
Location of inscription:
multiple locations
Describe the quilt's layout:
Medallion or framed center
Number of quilt blocks:
32
Size of quilt blocks:
8.5" x 8.5"
Medallion size:
17" x 17"
Arrangement of quilt blocks:
Straight
Spacing of quilt blocks:
Side by side
Number of borders:
3
Describe the borders:
On the sides; inner 1” brown, middle 1.25” cream, outer 1.5” red. On the top and bottom; inner 3” brown, middle 3” cream, outer 4” red.
Fiber types used to make the quilt top:
Cotton
Fabric styles used in the quilt top:
Solid/plain
Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:
Machine Piecing
Applique techniques used to make the quilt top:
Hand Applique
Describe the techniques used to make the quilt top:
Chain stitch embroidery on top of appliqued stars in the center of each block. Letters embroidered in the medallion and top and bottom borders.
Embellishment techniques used to make the quilt top:
Embroidery
Embellishments used:
Cotton thread
Materials used to make the back:
Cotton
What color is the back of the quilt?
Red
Number of pieces of fabric in the quilt back:
2
Describe the back:
Same fabric used throughout; Solid/plain
How is the binding made?
Back turned to front
What is the width of the binding (measure on the top only)?
less than a half inch
How are the layers held together?
Hand quilting
Quilting designs used, overall motifs:
Elbow/fan
Person filling out this form is:
Quilt owner
Source of the information on this quilt:
Museum employee
Ownership of this quilt is:
Public- Michigan State University Museum
Quilt owner's name:
Michigan State University Museum
Quilt owner's city:
East Lansing
Quilt owner's county:
Ingham
Quilt owner's state:
Michigan (MI)
Quilt owner's country:
United States
How was this quilt acquired?
Purchase
Details
Access and copyright information:
Restricted
Who photographed this quilt?
Pearl Yee Wong
Copyright holder:
MSU Board of Trustees
Cite this Quilt
Soldiers’ Oprhans. 1876-1900. From Michigan State University Museum, Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection. Published in The Quilt Index, https://quiltindex.org/view/?type=fullrec&kid=12-8-6810. Accessed: 03/29/24