1930-1949

Nine Patch

Zook, Stella Slack

Date Made: 1930-1949

Nine Patch

Creator: Zook, Stella Slack

Location Made: Trivoli, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Seams are pressed to one side and are 1/4" wide. Some of the pieces are pieced (seams are visible).

Quilt Size: 48" x 66"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Calico

Project: Kent County, MD Quilt Documentation Project

The quiltmaker had three brothers and two sisters. Maker's Economic Circumstances at birth; moderate.

58-172-128

KID: 58-172-128

1930-1949

Pomegranate

Yost, Grace

Date Made: 1930-1949

Pomegranate

Creator: Yost, Grace

Location Made: Dayton, Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Reverse Applique, Some of the pieces are pieced (seams are visible). Layered applique. The edges of the appliques are turned under.

Quilt Size: 70 5/8” x 83 1/8”

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Kent County, MD Quilt Documentation Project

The quiltmaker had two brothers. Maker's Economic Circumstances at birth; poor: at marriage; moderate.

58-172-193

KID: 58-172-193

1930-1949

Bricks

Wood, Nellie Sappin...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Bricks

Creator: Wood, Nellie Sappington

Location Made: Probably Rock Hall, Maryland (MD) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery, Seams are overlapped.

Quilt Size: 57 1/4” x 69 1/4”

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Wool, Woven pattern

Project: Kent County, MD Quilt Documentation Project

The quiltmaker had four sisters. Maker's Economic Circumstances at birth; moderate: at marriage; poor.

58-172-200

KID: 58-172-200

1930-1949

Bricks

Wood, Nellie Sappin...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Bricks

Creator: Wood, Nellie Sappington

Location Made: Probably Rock Hall, Maryland (MD) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery, Seams are overlapped.

Quilt Size: 56” x 81”

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Wool, Woven pattern

Project: Kent County, MD Quilt Documentation Project

The quiltmaker had four sisters. Maker's Economic Circumstances at birth; moderate: at marriage; poor.

58-172-201

KID: 58-172-201

1930-1949

Bricks

Wood, Nellie Sappin...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Bricks

Creator: Wood, Nellie Sappington

Location Made: Probably Rock Hall, Maryland (MD) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery, Seams are overlapped.

Quilt Size: 62" x 82 1/8”

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Wool, Woven pattern

Project: Kent County, MD Quilt Documentation Project

The quiltmaker had four sisters. Maker's Economic Circumstances at birth; moderate: at marriage; poor.

58-172-203

KID: 58-172-203

1850-1875

Album variation

Wiltbank, Susan Pfe...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Album variation

Creator: Wiltbank, Susan Pfeffer Lindsey

Location Made: McGinnis Corners, Maryland (MD) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Seams are pressed to one side and are 1/4" wide. Some of the pieces are pieced (seams are visible).

Quilt Size: 73” x 95”

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Print

Project: Kent County, MD Quilt Documentation Project

The quiltmaker had four brothers and three sisters. Maker's Economic Circumstances at birth; poor: at marriage; poor.

58-172-15

KID: 58-172-15

1930-1949

Embrodered Floral...

Wilson, Helen Schwa...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Embrodered Floral

Creator: Wilson, Helen Schwab

Contruction: Embroidery, Stem stitch and satin stitch.

Quilt Size: 74" x 82.5"

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Kent County, MD Quilt Documentation Project

The maker had 4 brothers and 4 sisters. The maker was born to a moderately well-off family. After marriage, she was in a moderately well-off family.

58-172-67

KID: 58-172-67

1930-1949

Grandmother's Flo...

Willson, Mary Ringg...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Grandmother's Flower Garden

Creator: Willson, Mary Ringgold

Location Made: Trumpington Farm, Rock Hall, Maryland (MD) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Seams are pressed to one side and are 1/4" wide. Some of the pieces are pieced (seams are visible).

Quilt Size: 62" x 84 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Silk, Rayon, Velvet, Solid/plain, Print, Woven pattern

Project: Kent County, MD Quilt Documentation Project

The quiltmaker had no brothers or sisters. Maker's Economic Circumstances at birth; moderate: at marriage; moderate.

58-172-276

KID: 58-172-276

1876-1900

Tumbling Blocks

Wilkins, Martha Ann...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Tumbling Blocks

Creator: Wilkins, Martha Ann

Contruction: Hand Piecing, pieces are whipstitched together

Quilt Size: 74" x 65"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Silk, Print, Solid/plain, Woven pattern, ribbons

Project: Kent County, MD Quilt Documentation Project; Kent County Historical Society Collection

58-172-70

KID: 58-172-70

1800-1849

Rising Sun

Wilkins, Ann Elizab...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Rising Sun

Creator: Wilkins, Ann Elizabeth Tuxworth

Location Made: Providence Plantation, Quaker Neck, Maryland (MD) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Seams are pressed to one side and are 1/8" wide. The edges of the appliques are turned under and stitched down with running stitches. Inset applique on the border.

Quilt Size: 107" x 107"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Calico

Project: Kent County, MD Quilt Documentation Project

Maker's Economic Circumstances at birth; well-off: at marriage; well-off.

58-172-242

KID: 58-172-242

1800-1849

Rose of Sharon

Weston, Lela Adams

Date Made: 1800-1849

Rose of Sharon

Creator: Weston, Lela Adams

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Seams are pressed to one side and are 1/4" wide. The edges of the appliques are turned under. 4 corner buds were constructed prior to placement in block. Pink in roses are 8 wedges pieced and then center appliqued over top.

Quilt Size: 76 3/4” x 92 5/8”

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Print

Project: Kent County, MD Quilt Documentation Project

The quiltmaker had two brothers and three sisters.

58-172-102

KID: 58-172-102

1930-1949

Dresden Plate

Welsh, Grace Lamar ...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Dresden Plate

Creator: Welsh, Grace Lamar North

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Seams are pressed to one side and are 1/4" wide. The edges of the appliques are turned under.

Quilt Size: 58 1/2” x 87 1/2”

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Feedsack, Calico, Woven pattern, Gingham

Project: Kent County, MD Quilt Documentation Project

The quiltmaker had four sisters. Maker's Economic Circumstances at birth; moderate: at marriage; moderate.

58-172-56

KID: 58-172-56

1901-1929

Redwork

Weir, Helen Marie

Date Made: 1901-1929

Redwork

Creator: Weir, Helen Marie

Location Made: Winfield, Kansas (KS) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery, Seams are pressed to one side and are 1/4" wide. Some of the pieces are pieced (seams are visible).

Quilt Size: 67” x 79”

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Kent County, MD Quilt Documentation Project

The quiltmaker had two brothers. Maker's Economic Circumstances at birth; moderate: at marriage; moderate.

58-172-125

KID: 58-172-125

1950-1975

Pickle Dish

Watson, Blanche Bla...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Pickle Dish

Creator: Watson, Blanche Blackburn

Location Made: Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Seams are pressed to one side and are 1/4" wide. Some of the pieces are pieced (seams are visible).

Quilt Size: 77 3/4” x 73”

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print

Project: Kent County, MD Quilt Documentation Project

The quiltmaker had four brothers and three sisters. Maker's Economic Circumstances at birth; moderate: at marriage; moderate.

58-172-11

KID: 58-172-11

1930-1949

President's Wreat...

Walker, Mary Ellen ...

Date Made: 1930-1949

President's Wreath

Creator: Walker, Mary Ellen Connoley

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Seams are pressed to one side. The edges of the appliques are turned under.

Quilt Size: 80.75" x 81.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Kent County, MD Quilt Documentation Project

Maker's Economic Circumstances at marriage; poor.

58-172-223

KID: 58-172-223

1850-1875

Pomegranate

Walker, Jane A. Pow...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Pomegranate

Creator: Walker, Jane A. Powers

Location Made: Waupun, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Seams are pressed to one side and are 1/4" wide. The edges of the appliques are turned under.

Quilt Size: 78" x 90"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Print

Project: Kent County, MD Quilt Documentation Project

58-172-60

KID: 58-172-60

1901-1929

Four patch

Wagoner, Mary Walto...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Four patch

Creator: Wagoner, Mary Walton

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Seams are pressed to one side with a 1/4" seam.

Quilt Size: 66.25" x 71.5"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Print, Woven pattern

Project: Kent County, MD Quilt Documentation Project

The maker was born to a moderately well-off family. After marriage, she was in a moderately well-off family.

58-172-282

KID: 58-172-282

Timespan

Sampler

Vermillion, Mrs.

Date Made: Timespan

Sampler

Creator: Vermillion, Mrs.

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, The edges of the appliques are turned under.

Quilt Size: 78” x 83 1/4”

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Sateen, Solid/plain, Print

Project: Kent County, MD Quilt Documentation Project

58-172-237

KID: 58-172-237

1850-1875

Sampler

Various family memb...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Sampler

Creator: Various family members

Location Made: Baltimore, Maryland (MD) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Seams are pressed to one side and are 1/8" - 1/4" wide. The edges of the appliques are turned under.

Quilt Size: 57.75" x 57.75"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Quilt as you go

Fabrics: Cotton, Glazed, Solid/plain, Print, Calico

Project: Kent County, MD Quilt Documentation Project

58-172-269

KID: 58-172-269

1930-1949

Lone Star

VanZandt, Helena

Date Made: 1930-1949

Lone Star

Creator: VanZandt, Helena

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 99.5" x 80.75"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Print

Project: Kent County, MD Quilt Documentation Project

The quiltmaker had two sisters. Maker's Economic Circumstances at birth; moderate: at marriage; moderate.

58-172-160

KID: 58-172-160

1876-1900

Nine Patch

VanZandt, Helena

Date Made: 1876-1900

Nine Patch

Creator: VanZandt, Helena

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Seams are pressed to one side and are 1/4" wide.

Quilt Size: 12.75" x 17.5"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Gingham

Project: Kent County, MD Quilt Documentation Project

The quiltmaker had two brothers and two sisters. Maker's Economic Circumstances at birth; moderate: at marriage; moderate.

58-172-185

KID: 58-172-185

1876-1900

One Patch

VanZandt, Helena

Date Made: 1876-1900

One Patch

Creator: VanZandt, Helena

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Seams are pressed to one side and are 1/4" wide.

Quilt Size: 8.5" x 9.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Print, Gingham

Project: Kent County, MD Quilt Documentation Project

The quiltmaker had two brothers and two sisters. Maker's Economic Circumstances at birth; moderate: at marriage; moderate.

58-172-186

KID: 58-172-186

1930-1949

Churn Dash

VanZandt, Helena

Date Made: 1930-1949

Churn Dash

Creator: VanZandt, Helena

Contruction: Hand Piecing, The seams are 1/4" wide.

Quilt Size: 83.5" x 78.5"

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Print

Project: Kent County, MD Quilt Documentation Project

The quiltmaker had two sisters. Maker's Economic Circumstances at birth; moderate.

58-172-166

KID: 58-172-166

1930-1949

Square in a Squar...

VanZandt, Elizabeth...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Square in a Square

Creator: VanZandt, Elizabeth Emily Jarvis

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Seams are pressed to one side and are 1/4" wide. Some of the pieces are pieced (seams are visible).

Quilt Size: 64" x 77.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Print, Calico, Gingham

Project: Kent County, MD Quilt Documentation Project

The quiltmaker had eight brothers and four sisters. Maker's Economic Circumstances at birth; moderate: at marriage; moderate.

58-172-183

KID: 58-172-183

1876-1900

Nine Patch

VanZandt, Elizabeth...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Nine Patch

Creator: VanZandt, Elizabeth Emily Jarvis

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Seams are pressed open and flat and are 1/4" wide.

Quilt Size: 75.5" x 79.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Woven pattern, conversation prints

Project: Kent County, MD Quilt Documentation Project

The quiltmaker had eight brothers and four sisters. Maker's Economic Circumstances at birth; moderate: at marriage; moderate.

58-172-44

KID: 58-172-44

1930-1949

Grandmother's Cro...

VanZandt, Elizabeth...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Grandmother's Cross

Creator: VanZandt, Elizabeth Emily Jarvis

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Seams are pressed to one side and are 1/4" wide.

Quilt Size: 80" x 80"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Glazed, Solid/plain, Print

Project: Kent County, MD Quilt Documentation Project

The quiltmaker had eleven sisters. Maker's Economic Circumstances at birth; moderate: at marriage; moderate.

58-172-46

KID: 58-172-46

1930-1949

Cross within a Cr...

VanZandt, Elizabeth...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Cross within a Cross

Creator: VanZandt, Elizabeth Emily Jarvis

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Seams are pressed to one side and are 3/8" wide.

Quilt Size: 73.5" x 73.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Print, Calico

Project: Kent County, MD Quilt Documentation Project

The quiltmaker had eight brothers and four sisters. Maker's Economic Circumstances at birth; moderate: at marriage; moderate.

58-172-43

KID: 58-172-43

1930-1949

Churn Dash

VanZandt, Elizabeth...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Churn Dash

Creator: VanZandt, Elizabeth Emily Jarvis

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Seams are pressed to one side and are 3/8" wide. Some of the pieces are pieced (seams are visible). Some corner units are trriangle, some are pieced triangle.

Quilt Size: 63.5" x 73.875"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Print, Calico, Chambray, Woven pattern, Gingham

Project: Kent County, MD Quilt Documentation Project

58-172-159

KID: 58-172-159

1930-1949

Nine Patch

VanZandt, Elizabeth...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Nine Patch

Creator: VanZandt, Elizabeth Emily Jarvis

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Seams are pressed to one side and are 1/4" wide.

Quilt Size: 84" x 85"

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Print, Calico

Project: Kent County, MD Quilt Documentation Project

The quiltmaker had two sisters. Maker's Economic Circumstances at birth; moderate.

58-172-165

KID: 58-172-165

1950-1975

Grandmother's Cho...

VanZandt, Elizabeth...

Date Made: 1950-1975

Grandmother's Choice

Creator: VanZandt, Elizabeth Emily Jarvis

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Seams are pressed to one side and are 3/8" wide.

Quilt Size: 80" x 81"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Print

Project: Kent County, MD Quilt Documentation Project

The quiltmaker had eight brothers and four sisters. Maker's Economic Circumstances at birth; moderate: at marriage; moderate.

58-172-40

KID: 58-172-40

1930-1949

Grandmothers Flow...

Vansant, Margaret M...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Grandmothers Flower Garden

Creator: Vansant, Margaret Middleton

Location Made: Piney Neck, Maryland (MD) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Seams are pressed to one side and are 1/4" wide.

Quilt Size: 83" x 85.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Print, Calico

Project: Kent County, MD Quilt Documentation Project

The quiltmaker had two brothers and three sisters. Maker's Economic Circumstances at birth; poor.

58-172-261

KID: 58-172-261

1901-1929

Nine Patch

Vansant, Margaret M...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Nine Patch

Creator: Vansant, Margaret Middleton

Location Made: Piney Neck, Maryland (MD) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Seams are pressed to one side and are 1/4" wide.

Quilt Size: 66.75" x 78.75"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Rayon, Solid/plain, Print, Chambray, Woven pattern, Gingham

Project: Kent County, MD Quilt Documentation Project

The quiltmaker had two brothers and three sisters. Maker's Economic Circumstances at birth; poor.

58-172-264

KID: 58-172-264

1930-1949

Chimney Sweep

Vansant, Margaret M...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Chimney Sweep

Creator: Vansant, Margaret Middleton

Location Made: Piney Neck, Maryland (MD) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Seams are pressed to one side and are 1/4" wide.

Quilt Size: 69.75" x 70.75"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Print, Woven pattern, Gingham

Project: Kent County, MD Quilt Documentation Project

The quiltmaker had two brothers and three sisters. Maker's Economic Circumstances at birth; poor.

58-172-266

KID: 58-172-266

1930-1949

Lone Star

Vansant, Margaret M...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Lone Star

Creator: Vansant, Margaret Middleton

Location Made: Piney Neck, Maryland (MD) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Seams are pressed to one side and are 1/4" wide. Some of the pieces are pieced (seams are visible).

Quilt Size: 82 1/4" x 82 1/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Rayon, Solid/plain, Print

Project: Kent County, MD Quilt Documentation Project

The quiltmaker had two brothers and three sisters. Maker's Economic Circumstances at birth; poor.

58-172-262

KID: 58-172-262

1930-1949

Lone Star

Vansant, Margaret M...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Lone Star

Creator: Vansant, Margaret Middleton

Location Made: Piney Neck, Maryland (MD) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Seams are pressed to one side and are 1/4" wide. Some of the pieces are pieced (seams are visible).

Quilt Size: 78.25" x 80.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Print, Feedsack, Calico, Chambray, Woven pattern

Project: Kent County, MD Quilt Documentation Project

The quiltmaker had two brothers and three sisters. Maker's Economic Circumstances at birth; poor.

58-172-263

KID: 58-172-263

1930-1949

Butterfly

Trice, Lillie Mae C...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Butterfly

Creator: Trice, Lillie Mae Coulbourne

Location Made: Hurlock, MD, Maryland (MD) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery, Seams are pressed to one side and are 1/8" - 1/4" wide. The edges of the appliques are turned under and stitched down with blanket stitches.

Quilt Size: 76" x 87"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Print, Feedsack

Project: Kent County, MD Quilt Documentation Project

The quiltmaker had four brothers and three sisters. Maker's Economic Circumstances at birth; moderate: at marriage; moderate.

58-172-240

KID: 58-172-240

1901-1929

Four Patch, Jacob...

Trice, Lillie Mae C...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Four Patch, Jacob's Ladder, Hour Glass

Creator: Trice, Lillie Mae Coulbourne

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Seams are pressed to one side and are 1/8" - 1/4" wide.

Quilt Size: 75-1/2" x 82-1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Print, Calico, Chambray, Woven pattern, Gingham

Project: Kent County, MD Quilt Documentation Project

The quiltmaker had four brothers and three sisters. Maker's Economic Circumstances at birth; moderate: at marriage; moderate.

58-172-241

KID: 58-172-241

1876-1900

Crazy Quilt

Thomas, Sarah Eliza...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Crazy Quilt

Creator: Thomas, Sarah Eliza (possibly)

Location Made: Missouri (MO) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery, Seams are pressed to one side and are 1/4" wide. Feather and other assorted stitches.

Quilt Size: 63" x 74"

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Wool, Solid/plain, Woven pattern, has Masonic symbol in one square

Project: Kent County, MD Quilt Documentation Project

The quiltmaker had three brothers and four sisters. Maker's Economic Circumstances at birth; well-off: at marriage; well-off.

58-172-131

KID: 58-172-131

1876-1900

Crazy Quilt

Stillman, Matilda O...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Crazy Quilt

Creator: Stillman, Matilda Ostrander

Location Made: New York (NY) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery, Seams are pressed open and flat and to one side and are 1/4" wide. Some of the pieces are pieced (seams are visible). The appliques have raw edges and are appliqued with a blanket stitch.

Quilt Size: 58" x 58-1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Silk, Velvet, Solid/plain, Print, Woven pattern

Project: Kent County, MD Quilt Documentation Project

Maker's Economic Circumstances at birth; moderate: at marriage; moderate.

58-172-138

KID: 58-172-138

1930-1949

Sara's Choice Var...

Steffaniak, Agnes A...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Sara's Choice Variation or Martha Washington Variation

Creator: Steffaniak, Agnes Adamchuk

Location Made: Coldwater, Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Seams are pressed to one side and are 1/4" wide.

Quilt Size: 73 1/2” x 86 3/8”

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Glazed, Muslin, Solid/plain, Print

Project: Kent County, MD Quilt Documentation Project

Maker's Economic Circumstances at birth; moderate: at marriage; moderate.

58-172-256

KID: 58-172-256

1930-1949

Old Maid's Puzzle...

Steffaniak, Agnes A...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Old Maid's Puzzle; School Girl's Puzzle

Creator: Steffaniak, Agnes Adamchuk

Location Made: Coldwater, Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Seams are pressed to one side and are 1/4" wide.

Quilt Size: 64” x 81 1/4”

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Woven pattern

Project: Kent County, MD Quilt Documentation Project

Maker's Economic Circumstances at birth; moderate: at marriage; moderate.

58-172-257

KID: 58-172-257

1930-1949

Redwork Nursery R...

Spry, Claire Baxter...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Redwork Nursery Rhymes

Creator: Spry, Claire Baxter

Location Made: Church Hill, Maryland (MD) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery, Seams are pressed to one side and are 1/4" wide. Satin stitches, ribbon embroidery, chenille embroidery, perle cotton.

Quilt Size: 41.25" x 56.75"

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Kent County, MD Quilt Documentation Project

Maker's Economic Circumstances at birth; moderate: at marriage; moderate.

58-172-259

KID: 58-172-259

1876-1900

Robbing Peter to ...

Spetnagel, Albertin...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Robbing Peter to Pay Paul

Creator: Spetnagel, Albertina Vettar

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Seams are pressed to one side and are 1/8" - 3/16" wide.

Quilt Size: 75 1/4” x 81 1/2”

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Print

Project: Kent County, MD Quilt Documentation Project

58-172-85

KID: 58-172-85

Timespan

Nine Patch

Shriley, Mabel L.

Date Made: Timespan

Nine Patch

Creator: Shriley, Mabel L.

Location Made: Maryland (MD) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Seams are pressed to one side and are 1/4" wide.

Quilt Size: 61 3/4” x 70 1/2”

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Print

Project: Kent County, MD Quilt Documentation Project

58-172-236

KID: 58-172-236

1850-1875

Basket

Shriley, Emma Lamb

Date Made: 1850-1875

Basket

Creator: Shriley, Emma Lamb

Location Made: Maryland (MD) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Machine Applique, Seams are pressed to one side. The edges of the appliques are turned under.

Quilt Size: 84 1/8” x 73 1/8”

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Kent County, MD Quilt Documentation Project

The quiltmaker had two brothers and one sister. Maker's Economic Circumstances at birth; moderate: at marriage; moderate.

58-172-192

KID: 58-172-192

1901-1929

Emboidered Girls

Schuyler, Lexina Ma...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Emboidered Girls

Creator: Schuyler, Lexina Mae Head

Location Made: Trinidad, Colorado (CO) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery, The edges of the appliques are turned under and stitched down with blanket stitches.

Quilt Size: 32” x 64”

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: seersucker

Project: Kent County, MD Quilt Documentation Project

The quiltmaker had two brothers and six sisters. Maker's Economic Circumstances at birth; poor: at marriage; moderate.

58-172-95

KID: 58-172-95

1876-1900

Many Trips Around...

Rothenberger, Amand...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Many Trips Around the World

Creator: Rothenberger, Amanda Kriebel

Location Made: Worcester Township, Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Seams are pressed to one side and are 1/4" wide.

Quilt Size: 85" x 85"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Print

Project: Kent County, MD Quilt Documentation Project

Maker's Economic Circumstances at birth; moderate: at marriage; moderate.

58-172-66

KID: 58-172-66

1950-1975

Crazy Quilt

Riggin, Pensicola

Date Made: 1950-1975

Crazy Quilt

Creator: Riggin, Pensicola

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique, Seams are pressed open and flat and to one side and they vary in size. Some of the pieces are pieced (seams are visible). Layered applique.

Quilt Size: 46 3/4” x 76 1/2”

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Wool, Feedsack, Solid/plain, Gingham

Project: Kent County, MD Quilt Documentation Project

The quiltmaker had one brother. Maker's Economic Circumstances at birth; poor.

58-172-206

KID: 58-172-206

1876-1900

Grandmother's Flo...

Riggin, Pensicola

Date Made: 1876-1900

Grandmother's Flower Garden

Creator: Riggin, Pensicola

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Seams are pressed to one side and are 1/8" wide. The edges of the appliques are turned under.

Quilt Size: 69 3/4” x 84 1/2”

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Print, Calico, Chambray, Woven pattern, Gingham

Project: Kent County, MD Quilt Documentation Project

The quiltmaker had one brother. Maker's Economic Circumstances at birth; poor.

58-172-205

KID: 58-172-205

1950-1975

Trip Around the W...

Riggin, Pensicola

Date Made: 1950-1975

Trip Around the World

Creator: Riggin, Pensicola

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Seams are pressed to one side and are 1/4" wide.

Quilt Size: 77 1/4” x 82”

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Print

Project: Kent County, MD Quilt Documentation Project

The quiltmaker had one brother. Maker's Economic Circumstances at birth; poor.

58-172-209

KID: 58-172-209

1950-1975

Trip Around the W...

Riggin, Pensicola

Date Made: 1950-1975

Trip Around the World

Creator: Riggin, Pensicola

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Seams are pressed to one side and are 1/4" wide.

Quilt Size: 82” x 87”

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print

Project: Kent County, MD Quilt Documentation Project

The quiltmaker had one brother. Maker's Economic Circumstances at birth; poor.

58-172-211

KID: 58-172-211

1930-1949

Anvil

Riggin, Pensicola

Date Made: 1930-1949

Anvil

Creator: Riggin, Pensicola

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Seams are pressed to one side and are 1/4" wide. Some of the pieces are pieced (seams are visible).

Quilt Size: 76” x 79”

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Print

Project: Kent County, MD Quilt Documentation Project

The quiltmaker had one brother. Maker's Economic Circumstances at birth; poor.

58-172-212

KID: 58-172-212

1930-1949

Bear's Paw

Riehl, Ida Mercer

Date Made: 1930-1949

Bear's Paw

Creator: Riehl, Ida Mercer

Location Made: Rock Hall, Maryland (MD) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Seams are pressed to one side and are 1/4" wide.

Quilt Size: 63 1/2” x 77 5/8”

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Print, Calico

Project: Kent County, MD Quilt Documentation Project

Maker's Economic Circumstances at birth; poor: at marriage; poor.

58-172-199

KID: 58-172-199

1930-1949

Variable Star

Renninger, Mabel Gr...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Variable Star

Creator: Renninger, Mabel Gross

Location Made: Weidners Mill, Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Foundation Piecing, Seams are pressed to one side and are 1/4" wide.

Quilt Size: 87” x 87”

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Woven pattern

Project: Kent County, MD Quilt Documentation Project

The quiltmaker had no brothers or sisters. Maker's Economic Circumstances at birth; moderate: at marriage; moderate.

58-172-14

KID: 58-172-14

1930-1949

Diamond

Regan, Grace Reed

Date Made: 1930-1949

Diamond

Creator: Regan, Grace Reed

Location Made: Connecticut (CT) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Seams are pressed to one side and are 1/4" wide.

Quilt Size: 56 1/2" x 70 1/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Calico

Project: Kent County, MD Quilt Documentation Project

The quiltmaker had two brothers and one sister. Maker's Economic Circumstances at birth; moderate: at marriage; moderate.

58-172-179

KID: 58-172-179

1930-1949

Sun Bonnet Sue

Regan, Grace Reed

Date Made: 1930-1949

Sun Bonnet Sue

Creator: Regan, Grace Reed

Location Made: Connecticut (CT) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Seams are pressed to one side and are 1/4" wide. The edges of the appliques are turned under and stitched down with blind and blanket stitches.

Quilt Size: 42 1/2" x 60"

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Calico

Project: Kent County, MD Quilt Documentation Project

The quiltmaker had two brothers and one sister. Maker's Economic Circumstances at birth; moderate: at marriage; moderate.

58-172-180

KID: 58-172-180

1930-1949

Yo-Yo

Date Made: 1930-1949

Yo-Yo

Location Made: possibly Rock Hall, Maryland (MD) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Yo-yo

Quilt Size: 82” x 87”

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Rayon, Glazed, Solid/plain, Print, Feedsack, Calico, Woven pattern, Gingham

Project: Kent County, MD Quilt Documentation Project

58-172-188

KID: 58-172-188

1850-1875

Lemoyne Star in G...

Possible a relative...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Lemoyne Star in Garden Maze

Creator: Possible a relative

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Seams are pressed to one side and are 3/8" wide.

Quilt Size: 91 1/4” x 91 3/4”

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Print, Calico

Project: Kent County, MD Quilt Documentation Project

58-172-204

KID: 58-172-204

1901-1929

Log Cabin

Date Made: 1901-1929

Log Cabin

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Foundation Piecing, Some of the pieces are pieced (seams are visible).

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Kent County, MD Quilt Documentation Project

58-172-147

KID: 58-172-147

1901-1929

Shoefly, Shoofly

Nussbaum, Anna

Date Made: 1901-1929

Shoefly, Shoofly

Creator: Nussbaum, Anna

Location Made: Indiana (IN) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Seams are pressed to one side and are 1/4" wide. Some of the pieces are pieced (seams are visible).

Quilt Size: 72" x 80"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Print, Woven pattern

Project: Kent County, MD Quilt Documentation Project

The quiltmaker had one brother and two sisters. Maker's Economic Circumstances at birth; moderate: at marriage; moderate.

58-172-26

KID: 58-172-26