QUILT INDEX RECORD

20-16-1178

Where are the records for this quilt housed?

Rutgers Special Collections and University Archives

Who documented this quilt?

The Heritage Quilt Project of New Jersey, Inc.

The Heritage Quilt Project of New Jersey Documentation Number:

13-005-03

Person filling out this form is:

Other

Source of the information on this quilt:

sister-in-law of owner

When was the form filled out?

11/05/1988

This is a:

Finished quilt

Quilt's title:

Ohio Star

How wide is the quilt?

80 inches

How long is the quilt?

82 inches

Shape of edge:

Straight

Shape of corners:

Straight

What color is the quilt?

Green; Pink; Rust

Overall color scheme:

Multicolor

Quilt's condition:

Fair/worn

Damage:

Wear to edge or binding

Method used to make the inscription:

Attached label

Describe the method used to inscribe the quilt:

may have HQPNJ label

Location of inscription:

on back

Time period:

1876-1900

Date estimated by an antique dealer, quilt historian or appraiser:

1870 - 80

Who estimated the quilt's date?

Erickson, Rita

Describe the quilt's layout:

Block pattern

Arrangement of quilt blocks:

On point or rotated on 45 degrees

Spacing of quilt blocks:

Alternating with plain squares

Number of different block patterns used in the quilt:

one

What is the shape of the quilt blocks?

Squares

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Cotton

Fabric styles used in the quilt top:

Dotted; Geometric; Paisley; Print; Striped

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Hand Piecing

Can you feel or see paper on the quilt that was used as a construction aid?

no

Materials used to make the back:

Cotton

Describe the back:

Same fabric used throughout

How is the binding made?

Back turned to front

What kind of filling is used in the quilt?

Cannot tell

How thick is the quilt?

Medium (3/16?)

How are the layers held together?

Hand quilting

Number of quilting stitches per inch, place 1:

medium

Quilting designs used, overall motifs:

Outline

Describe the quilting designs used:

stencil designs

Features or notes about the quilt's appearance, materials, or construction:

Rated 2 (fair) on HQPNJ's scale for visual effect. Pretty 1880's star showing considerable use.

Quilt top made by:

Unknown, quilter

Quilted by:

unknown, quilter

Where the quilt was made, state:

New Jersey (NJ)

Where the quilt was made, country:

United States

Where did the maker find their pattern?

Unknown

Ownership of this quilt is:

Private

Quilt owner's state:

New Jersey (NJ)

Quilt owner's country:

United States

Quiltmaker's gender:

Female

Who photographed this quilt?

Marti Porreca

Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Copyright holder:

The heritage Quilt Project of New Jersey, Inc.

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