QUILT INDEX RECORD

21-17-2664

Where are the records for this quilt housed?

North Carolina Museum of History

Who documented this quilt?

North Carolina Quilt Project

North Carolina Quilt Project Number:

EW355

Alternate inventory control number:

EW355

Person filling out this form is:

Relative of quiltmaker

Source of the information on this quilt:

Grandson

When was the form filled out?

11-18-1986; Retirement Home, Charlotte, NC

Choose the best description of the source to the quilt:

Quilt owner

If you are the quilt owner, how did you acquire this quilt?

Received as a gift

This is a:

Finished quilt

Owner's name for quilt:

Circle Saw

Names for quilt's pattern in common use:

Merry-Go-Round variation

Brackman # or other source & #:

3475

How wide is the quilt?

67"

How long is the quilt?

85"

Shape of edge:

Straight

Shape of corners:

Rounded

What color is the quilt?

Brown; Black; Yellow; Blue or Navy; Red; White; Gray Beige or Tan

Quilt's condition:

Good/moderate use

Repairs:

Other

Describe the repairs:

Block background and seven small pieces replaced with modern sprig print which was weathered for this process

Notes on condition, damage, or repairs:

Worn

Time period:

1850-1875

Family/owner's date for quilt:

1855-1860

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

1855-1860

Who estimated the quilt's date?

LL

Number of quilt blocks:

12

Size of quilt blocks:

16" x 15"

Describe the quilt setting:

Multicolored set

Sashing width:

Other

Number of borders:

Unclear from documentation

Describe the borders:

6" red border; Printed cotton check; Hairline: black on red

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Cotton

Fabric styles used in the quilt top:

Checked; Plaid; Print; Dotted

Describe the fibers or fabrics in the quilt top:

Turkey red sprig on white

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Machine Piecing; Hand Piecing

Materials used to make the back:

Other

Description of the back:

Cream (white)

What color is the back of the quilt?

White

Number of pieces of fabric in the quilt back:

3

Width of pieces on the back:

25"

Describe the back:

Hand sewn

Describe the binding:

Hand sewn; Machine sewn; Applied binding; Hand whip stitched

How is the binding made?

Front turned to back; Bias grain

What is the width of the binding (measure on the top only)?

half inch - one inch

How wide is the binding (measure on the top only)?

1"

What kind of filling is used in the quilt?

Cotton

How thick is the quilt?

Thin (Less than 3/16")

How are the layers held together?

Hand quilting

Thread type used for the quilting:

Single thread

Color of thread used in the quilting:

Black

Number of quilting stitches per inch, place 1:

12

Number of quilting stitches per inch, place 2:

14

Quilting designs used, overall motifs:

Other

Describe the quilting designs used:

Follows top design; 1" crosshatch

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

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Quilt top made by:

Gudger, Louisa Susan

Quilted by:

Gudger, Louisa Susan

Where the quilt was made, city:

Davidson

Where the quilt was made, county:

Mecklenburg County

Where the quilt was made, state:

North Carolina (NC)

Where the quilt was made, country:

United States

How was this quilt acquired?

Gift

Why was the quilt made?

Unknown

Where did the maker get their materials?

Sewing scraps

Where did the maker find their pattern?

Unknown

Describe anything about the design of the quilt that wasn't already recorded in a previous field:

Lowe and Rankin, Withers and Caldwell (general stores in Davidson); The bills for fabric and trim from 1852-57 show large purchase of calico, gingham and domestic

Publications (including web sites) where this quilt or maker was featured:

Photo of quiltmaker, with owner

Ownership of this quilt is:

Private

Quilt owner's city:

Davidson

Quilt owner's county:

Mecklenburg County

Quilt owner's state:

North Carolina (NC)

Quiltmaker's maiden name:

Armour

Quiltmaker's gender:

Female

Quiltmaker's birth date:

1828

Quiltmaker's birthplace, city:

Davidson College, Mecklenburg County

Quiltmaker's birthplace, state:

North Carolina

Quiltmaker's birthplace, country:

United States

Quiltmaker's date and place of death:

1917

Quiltmaker's ethnic background/tribal affiliation:

Scotch; Irish; English

Quiltmaker's religious affiliation:

Presbyterian

Quiltmaker's occupation:

Housewife

Quiltmaker's county:

Iredell County

Quiltmaker's city:

Monroe

Quiltmaker's state:

North Carolina (NC)

Quiltmaker's country:

United States

Quiltmaker's father's name:

Armour, Arthur A.

Quiltmaker's father's birthplace:

Cork County, Ireland

Quiltmaker's mother's name:

Shelton, Susan Porter

Quiltmaker's mother's birthplace:

Virginia

Quiltmaker's spouse's/spouses' and/or partner's/partners' occupation:

Brick mason; farmer

Number of children:

5

Any other notes or stories about the quiltmaker:

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Who photographed this quilt?

No photo

Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Copyright holder:

North Carolina Museum of History