1876-1900

Appliqued Floral...

Suhr, Marie L. Ruck...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Appliqued Floral Wreath

Creator: Suhr, Marie L. Rucksdaechel

Location Made: Nebraska (NE) United States

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: Nebraska Quilt Project (Lincoln Quilters Guild)

Quilt maker also quilted it.; Quilt pieced by one person

29-24-3046

KID: 29-24-3046

1876-1900

Bowtie

Scherff, August

Date Made: 1876-1900

Bowtie

Creator: Scherff, August

Location Made: Toledo, Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 74 in. x 86 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Maker was a tailor and was about fifty years old when he made this quilt.

15-11-3679

KID: 15-11-3679

1876-1900

Crazy Quilt

Haile, Virginia Aug...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Crazy Quilt

Creator: Haile, Virginia Augusta Daniel

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Foundation Piecing, Hand Applique, Dimensional applique, Embroidery, Ink drawing, Painting, Other embellishment technique

Quilt Size: 75.25 inches x 76 inches

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Silk, Satin, Velvet, Checked, Floral, Geometric, Premium type, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Sharlot Hall Museum Collection

38-36-512

KID: 38-36-512

1876-1900

LeMoyne Star & W...

Oliver, May

Date Made: 1876-1900

LeMoyne Star & Windmill

Creator: Oliver, May

Location Made: Nebraska (NE) United States

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Project: Nebraska Quilt Project (Lincoln Quilters Guild)

Quilt maker also quilted it.; Quilt pieced by one person

29-24-1966

KID: 29-24-1966

1876-1900

Postage Stamp

Date Made: 1876-1900

Postage Stamp

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 84 inches x 85.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Dotted, Floral, Multiple scrap, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Gift givers wife had gotten from a cousin, but the wife is no longer living

15-11-610

KID: 15-11-610

1876-1900

Small Star

Crompton, Mary Ann ...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Small Star

Creator: Crompton, Mary Ann Miley

Location Made: Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 70.50 in. x 84 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Quilt maker was about 30 years of age when she made the quilt. owner's mother named it Small Staar from a book called Collecting Quilts (p47)., Owner's sister, Laurette Truesdale, has large star quilt. Maker's parents lived in Attica WI.

15-11-3673

KID: 15-11-3673

1876-1900

Snow Crystals

Sackett, Rebecca Ma...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Snow Crystals

Creator: Sackett, Rebecca Matilda Evans

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 66.50 inches x 83 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Conversation Prints, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Sharlot Hall Museum Collection

38-36-513

KID: 38-36-513

1876-1900

1 1/2" squares, P...

Unknown, quilter

Date Made: 1876-1900

1 1/2" squares, Postage Stamp

Creator: Unknown, quilter

Location Made: New Jersey (NJ) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 82 inches x 83 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Checked, Geometric, Plaid, Striped

Project: The Heritage Quilt Project of New Jersey, Inc.

20-16-614

KID: 20-16-614

1876-1900

1" Multi Check

Blaircum, _____An

Date Made: 1876-1900

1" Multi Check

Creator: Blaircum, _____An

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Single template

Quilt Size: 65" x 76"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Checked, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Paisley, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped, Muslin weight

Project: Indiana Quilt Registry Project

39-40-4167

KID: 39-40-4167

1876-1900

1 Patch

Date Made: 1876-1900

1 Patch

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Single template

Quilt Size: 64.25" x 74.25"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Indiana Quilt Registry Project

39-40-2875

KID: 39-40-2875

1876-1900

1 Patch

Fred, Sarah Jane Ho...

Date Made: 1876-1900

1 Patch

Creator: Fred, Sarah Jane Hoover

Location Made: Fulton, Indiana (IN) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Single template

Quilt Size: 64.75" x 77"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Multiple scrap, Muslin weight

Project: Indiana Quilt Registry Project

39-40-1512

KID: 39-40-1512

1876-1900

1 Patch

Date Made: 1876-1900

1 Patch

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Single template

Quilt Size: 76" x 78.75"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Multiple scrap, Muslin weight

Project: Indiana Quilt Registry Project

39-40-2709

KID: 39-40-2709

1876-1900

10 BLOCKS-NAMES O...

ALLEN, MARY JANE

Date Made: 1876-1900

10 BLOCKS-NAMES ON PAGE 9

Creator: ALLEN, MARY JANE

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Fabrics: Cotton, Checked, Floral, Muslin, Percale

Project: West Virginia Heritage Quilt Search

Nine blocks, not joined: Double T - Rehmel, p. 127, #1491 Album Block - Rehmel, p. 215. #2497 Rolling Stone - Rehmel, p.126, #1477 Shoo-fly - Rehmel, p. 122, #1424 Feathered Edged Star - Rehmel, p. 20, #3141 Goose Tracks - Rehmel, p. 128, #1498 North Carolina Lily - Rehmel, p. 31, #358 Baske...

26-22-4636

KID: 26-22-4636

1876-1900

10 Patch/ Uneven

Date Made: 1876-1900

10 Patch/ Uneven

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 66.5 x 76

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, shirting, plain weave

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts; Berkshire Historical Society at Arrowhead

11-37-6572

KID: 11-37-6572

1876-1900

100 PiecevPatch

Brown, Mary E. Bruc...

Date Made: 1876-1900

100 PiecevPatch

Creator: Brown, Mary E. Bruce

Location Made: Warrick United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Single template

Quilt Size: 65" x 76"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Multiple scrap, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Indiana Quilt Registry Project

39-40-4584

KID: 39-40-4584

1876-1900

1000 Pyramids

Date Made: 1876-1900

1000 Pyramids

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 66 x 78

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, plain weave

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts; Mattapoisett Historic Society

11-37-5676

KID: 11-37-5676

1876-1900

1,000 Pyramids

Jennings, Isabella

Date Made: 1876-1900

1,000 Pyramids

Creator: Jennings, Isabella

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 79 x 91

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Novelty, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Connecticut Quilt Search Project

Where quiltmaker lived: Bridgeport, CT; Where quiltmaker died: Fairfield, CT

17-13-1588

KID: 17-13-1588

1876-1900

1,000 Pyramids

Date Made: 1876-1900

1,000 Pyramids

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 81.75 x 94.25

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Checked, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Paisley, Plaid, Striped

Project: Connecticut Quilt Search Project

17-13-1956

KID: 17-13-1956

1876-1900

1000 Pyramids

Great Grandmother

Date Made: 1876-1900

1000 Pyramids

Creator: Great Grandmother

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 45" x 88"

Fabrics: Cotton, Checked, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Mourning Prints, Paisley, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Florida Quilt Project

28-30-449

KID: 28-30-449

1876-1900

1000 Pyramids

Date Made: 1876-1900

1000 Pyramids

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 83 x 87

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, many Centennial & number fabrics, plain weave

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts

11-37-7126

KID: 11-37-7126

1876-1900

1000 Pyramids

Date Made: 1876-1900

1000 Pyramids

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 87 x 88

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts

11-37-1110

KID: 11-37-1110

1876-1900

1000 Pyramids

Plummer, Mrs Elizab...

Date Made: 1876-1900

1000 Pyramids

Creator: Plummer, Mrs Elizabeth

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 93 x 89.5

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Glazed, Print, from 1840s to 1880/shirting/centennial prints

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts; Cape Ann Museum

11-37-600

KID: 11-37-600

1876-1900

1,000 Pyramids

Kenney, Margaret Lo...

Date Made: 1876-1900

1,000 Pyramids

Creator: Kenney, Margaret Louise

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Macine Piecing

Quilt Size: 77 x 87

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Other synthetic, Cotton, Plaid, Floral, Dotted, Striped

Project: Connecticut Quilt Search Project

Yes, information available, Where quiltmaker lived: Newton,Bridgeport, CT

17-13-1918

KID: 17-13-1918

1876-1900

1000 Pyramids

Date Made: 1876-1900

1000 Pyramids

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 72 x 84

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, 40 year fabric span

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts

11-37-3852

KID: 11-37-3852

1876-1900

1000 Pyramids

Date Made: 1876-1900

1000 Pyramids

Quilt Size: 86 x 96

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts

11-37-3917

KID: 11-37-3917

1876-1900

1000 Pyramids

Date Made: 1876-1900

1000 Pyramids

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 78 x 84

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, toiles/Garibaldi/shirtings/patriotic/plain weave, many fabrics pictorial & fussy-cut

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts; Historic Newton

11-37-6885

KID: 11-37-6885

1876-1900

1,000 Pyramids; T...

Drew, Carrie (Schar...

Date Made: 1876-1900

1,000 Pyramids; Triangles

Creator: Drew, Carrie (Scharping) (1865-1950)

Location Made: Gaines , New York (NY) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Piecing, Hand Applique, Machine Applique, The quilt top is sewn with running stitches.

Quilt Size: 85 1/2" x 92 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Checked, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: New York Quilt Project

The quiltmaker had three sisters named Mimie, Ella, and Emma. The quiltmaker's parents immigrated from Germany to the United States in 1856.

49-142-5286

KID: 49-142-5286

1876-1900

1000 Triangles

Epperly, Elizabeth ...

Date Made: 1876-1900

1000 Triangles

Creator: Epperly, Elizabeth Canaday

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 63.5 x 77.5

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, plain weave

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts

11-37-5404

KID: 11-37-5404

1876-1900

1000 Triangles

Date Made: 1876-1900

1000 Triangles

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 82 x 84.75

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, conversation print/ blue/white head of a dog, plain weave

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts

11-37-6612

KID: 11-37-6612

1876-1900

10,000 TRIANGLES

STONE, ELGIE

Date Made: 1876-1900

10,000 TRIANGLES

Creator: STONE, ELGIE

Location Made: Vermont (VT) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 86 x 82.5

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Plaid, Solid/plain, Checked, Muslin, Gingham

Project: West Virginia Heritage Quilt Search

26-22-4220

KID: 26-22-4220

1876-1900

12 petaled flower...

First United Method...

Date Made: 1876-1900

12 petaled flower

Creator: First United Methodist Church

Location Made: Iowa Falls, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery, 12 petaled flower

Quilt Size: 103" x 120.25"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight fabric. Made from commercial kit. Thread used in contstruction was white cotton.

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Heritage Quilt Study Group of Sharlot Hall Museum, Prescott, Arizona

The quiltmaker lived in: Iowa Falls, Iowa

38-36-160

KID: 38-36-160

1876-1900

13 Patch Square

Deemer, Bertha Mae ...

Date Made: 1876-1900

13 Patch Square

Creator: Deemer, Bertha Mae Zimmerman

Location Made: Rural, Bear Gap, Cleveland Twp., Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 41" x 36"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Lebanon County Quilt Documentation Project

Mary Esther Nungesser Zimmerman was one of 13 children. Her mother, Susanna Hoffman (1844-1938) Nungesser taught her to quilt. During the Depression, Mary began making quilts to sell for $15. Later she started making quilts to give to each of her grandchildren. Her son, William had 14 children. Her ...

61-182-419

KID: 61-182-419

1876-1900

16 - Patch Scrap,...

Woodcock, Mary

Date Made: 1876-1900

16 - Patch Scrap, tied over an original quilted quilt

Creator: Woodcock, Mary

Location Made: Wellsville, New York (NY) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Running stitched.

Quilt Size: 75" x 87"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Checked, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: New York Quilt Project

The quiltmaker's mother was also a quilter. Quilting was handed down in the family.

49-142-2693

KID: 49-142-2693

1876-1900

16 Patch

Date Made: 1876-1900

16 Patch

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 75" x 75"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Floral, Geometric, Plaid, Striped, Print

Project: Lebanon County Quilt Documentation Project

61-182-533

KID: 61-182-533

1876-1900

16 Patch

Date Made: 1876-1900

16 Patch

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 72 x 86

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts

11-37-3854

KID: 11-37-3854

1876-1900

16 Patch

Date Made: 1876-1900

16 Patch

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 81 x 90

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts

11-37-3857

KID: 11-37-3857

1876-1900

16 Patch

Winslow, Sarah

Date Made: 1876-1900

16 Patch

Creator: Winslow, Sarah

Quilt Size: 68 x 76

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, plain weave

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts; New England Quilt Museum Collection

11-37-6977

KID: 11-37-6977

1876-1900

16 patch

Date Made: 1876-1900

16 patch

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 78.5 x 84.25

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, plain weave

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts

11-37-7029

KID: 11-37-7029

1876-1900

16 Patch

Musser, Susan Gotwa...

Date Made: 1876-1900

16 Patch

Creator: Musser, Susan Gotwalt

Quilt Size: 65 x 77

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, some misprints in red floral, plain weave

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts

11-37-440

KID: 11-37-440

1876-1900

16 Patch

Date Made: 1876-1900

16 Patch

Contruction: Foundation Piecing

Quilt Size: 90 x 87.75

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, centennials/Garibaldi/Eli Walker green/plain weave

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts; North Andover Historical Society

11-37-1967

KID: 11-37-1967

1876-1900

16 Patch, Alterna...

Date Made: 1876-1900

16 Patch, Alternating plain blocks

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 70 inches x 83.50 inches

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Floral, Multiple scrap

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Quilt top was acquired mid 1990's when owner's uncle, James Maynard, left farming and held an auction. It is possible his aunt, Ethel Larson, may have made the top.

15-11-385

KID: 15-11-385

1876-1900

16 Patch on Point...

Heritage Quilt Stud...

Date Made: 1876-1900

16 Patch on Point

Creator: Heritage Quilt Study Group

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 57 inches x 57 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Checked, Geometric, Mourning Prints, Multiple scrap, Paisley, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Sharlot Hall Museum Collection

38-36-537

KID: 38-36-537

1876-1900

16 patch on point...

Date Made: 1876-1900

16 patch on point

Location Made: South Carolina (SC) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, The needlework techniques are good.

Quilt Size: 74" x 71"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Multiple scrap

Project: South Carolina Quilt History Project

53-155-2546

KID: 53-155-2546

1876-1900

16 Patch or Mosai...

McIntyre, Christian...

Date Made: 1876-1900

16 Patch or Mosaic #20

Creator: McIntyre, Christian

Location Made: North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 64" x 80"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Checked, Striped

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Owner received quilt from his mother, Made other quilts, Scotland County, NC; Children: Carrie, Kate, Alex, Flora

21-17-504

KID: 21-17-504

1876-1900

16 patch with app...

Given, Margaret Ann...

Date Made: 1876-1900

16 patch with applique; signature quilt

Creator: Given, Margaret Ann Morris (?)

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

Mrs. Wilson is unable to help us record this information, and we are unable to give much information, either. We're not totally certain as to who made it. Different people must have written their own names on the various little pieces., We think she started the quilt in Ohio and finished it here in ...

5-2-530

KID: 5-2-530

1876-1900

16 patch with hal...

Date Made: 1876-1900

16 patch with half square triangles

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 68 1/2" x 87"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-1294

KID: 12-8-1294

1876-1900

1850 Pennsylvania...

Date Made: 1876-1900

1850 Pennsylvania Inscribed Quilt

Location Made: New Jersey (NJ) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 84 in x 85 in

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Floral, Geometric, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

15-11-1483

KID: 15-11-1483

1876-1900

1876 Centennial Q...

Unknown

Date Made: 1876-1900

1876 Centennial Quilt

Creator: Unknown

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 84 inches x 84 inches

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Conversation Prints, Geometric, Paisley, Plaid, Print, Striped

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; D L Miller Quilt Collection

38-36-1594

KID: 38-36-1594

1876-1900

1880

Robinson, Laura Ann...

Date Made: 1876-1900

1880

Creator: Robinson, Laura Ann

Location Made: Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 74" x 80.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Dotted, Floral, Muslin weight

Project: Indiana Quilt Registry Project

39-40-1288

KID: 39-40-1288

1876-1900

1888 Redwork Sign...

Unknown, Quiltmaker...

Date Made: 1876-1900

1888 Redwork Signature Quilt

Creator: Unknown, Quiltmaker

Contruction: Other Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 65 inches x 77 inches

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Signature Quilt Project Public Submission

Purchased from a dealer because of potential family connection. How the quilt came to be made and how it came to be in the marketplace are not known. The quilt had been partially researched online prior to my purchase of it. (See ancestry.com's archives for Montgomery Co., Indiana.) I have spent ...

2-33-45

KID: 2-33-45

1876-1900

1889 Velvet

Date Made: 1876-1900

1889 Velvet

Contruction: Foundation Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 67" x 77-1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Silk, Wool, Satin, Velvet, Dotted, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Oregon Quilt Project; Cottage Grove Historical Museum Collection

No history provided by museum., Embroidered motifs: Date 1889 and "H". Variety of stitches using varigated perle cotton. Butterfly, rabbit, maple leaf, flowers x 4, child + wagon. Appliqued leave, star & crescent moon. Multiple fans. Edge finish includes heavy gold cording between ce...

40-38-394

KID: 40-38-394

1876-1900

1891 Redwork

Date Made: 1876-1900

1891 Redwork

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 74inches including 3" fringe on each side x 70.75 inches

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Solid/plain

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project

38-36-4225

KID: 38-36-4225

1876-1900

1893 Historic Qui...

Chase, Della Van Ho...

Date Made: 1876-1900

1893 Historic Quilt

Creator: Chase, Della Van Houghton

Location Made: Quincy, Coldwater, Burlington, Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Strip/string Piecing, Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch, Embroidery, Combination of silks, ribbons, cotton, wool, etc. in blocks and stitching.

Quilt Size: 60" x 71"

Fabrics: Cotton, Rayon, Silk, Wool, Novelty, Stamped

Project: Michigan Quilt Project

12-8-6566

KID: 12-8-6566

1876-1900

1898 Crazy Quilt

Mrs. McMichael

Date Made: 1876-1900

1898 Crazy Quilt

Creator: Mrs. McMichael

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery, Painting, Various and numerous crazy embroidery stitches. Painted: free-hand. Ribbon bow on front. Floral, "J".

Quilt Size: 73 inches x 75 inches

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Silk, Satin, Velvet, Print, Dark prints typical of 1890's

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Emma Andres Collection

38-36-2358

KID: 38-36-2358

1876-1900

1901 Name Quilt

E.L.C.A. Ladies Gro...

Date Made: 1876-1900

1901 Name Quilt

Creator: E.L.C.A. Ladies Group

Location Made: LaCrosse/Galesville, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 70 inches x 78 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project

15-11-604

KID: 15-11-604

1876-1900

1979 Maurice & St...

Date Made: 1876-1900

1979 Maurice & Statira Burns Carlton Effie Eaton

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Foundation Piecing

Quilt Size: 42.5" x 62.75"

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Silk, Satin, Novelty, Print, Solid/plain, Twill weave and plain weave.

Project: New Hampshire Quilt Documentation Project, Phase II

56-165-823

KID: 56-165-823

1876-1900

2 1/2" Blocks

Moore, Jane C.

Date Made: 1876-1900

2 1/2" Blocks

Creator: Moore, Jane C.

Location Made: Queensbury , New York (NY) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Piecing, The block or design set is vertical.

Quilt Size: 70" x 83"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Checked, Plaid, Print, Striped

Project: New York Quilt Project

The quiltmaker's family was from Northern Ireland.

49-142-5123

KID: 49-142-5123

1876-1900

2 1/2" Squares

Blood, Mary Elizabe...

Date Made: 1876-1900

2 1/2" Squares

Creator: Blood, Mary Elizabeth Phillips

Location Made: West Potsdam , New York (NY) United States

Contruction: Piecing

Quilt Size: 45" x 69"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Silk, Other, Satin

Project: New York Quilt Project

The quiltmaker was a teacher. The quilt owner's daughter is also a quilter.

49-142-5137

KID: 49-142-5137

1876-1900

2 Block Set

Unknown

Date Made: 1876-1900

2 Block Set

Creator: Unknown

Location Made: Unknown

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 32.5" x 53"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting, Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Unknown, Conversation Prints, Dotted, Floral, Multiple scrap, Novelty, Striped

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Marquette Regional History Center Collection

12-8-6539

KID: 12-8-6539

1876-1900

2 Block Set: Baby...

See notes

Date Made: 1876-1900

2 Block Set: Baby: Evening Star & Snowflake

Creator: See notes

Location Made: Unknown

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, The quilt has a slight hour glass shape because the corner blocks are 4" squares and the remaining blocks are 3.5" squares.

Quilt Size: 21.5" x 29.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Dotted, Floral, Multiple scrap, Solid/plain, Striped, Evening Star blocks throughout body of quilt. Fence row blocks in each corner.

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Marquette Regional History Center Collection

12-8-6505

KID: 12-8-6505