1930-1949

Tangled Garters

Stenge, Bertha

Date Made: 1930-1949

Tangled Garters

Creator: Stenge, Bertha

Location Made: Chicago, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Other embellishment technique, Lace sewn around bouquets.

Quilt Size: 77 x 78

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Multiple scrap

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

6 other quilts by Bertha in Museum's collection.

5-2-100

KID: 5-2-100

1950-1975

Dove and Ring

Stenge, Bertha

Date Made: 1950-1975

Dove and Ring

Creator: Stenge, Bertha

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 82 inches x 80 1/2 inches

Fabrics: Cotton, Other, Other, French toile

Project: Winedale Quilt Collection, Joyce Gross Quilt History Collection, 2008-013

25-21-129

KID: 25-21-129

1930-1949

Lotus

Stenge, Bertha

Date Made: 1930-1949

Lotus

Creator: Stenge, Bertha

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 76 inches x 85 inches

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Winedale Quilt Collection, Joyce Gross Quilt History Collection, 2008-013

25-21-133

KID: 25-21-133

1930-1949

Rachel's Wreath

Stenge, Bertha

Date Made: 1930-1949

Rachel's Wreath

Creator: Stenge, Bertha

Location Made: Chicago, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Dimensional applique

Quilt Size: 74 1/4 inches x 74 1/2 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Sateen, Solid/plain

Project: Winedale Quilt Collection, Joyce Gross Quilt History Collection, 2008-013

25-21-128

KID: 25-21-128

Stars with Wavy S...

Stenge, Bertha

Stars with Wavy Sashing

Creator: Stenge, Bertha

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Winedale Quilt Collection, Joyce Gross Quilt History Collection, 2008-013

25-21-132

KID: 25-21-132

1930-1949

Iva's Pincushion

Stenge, Bertha

Date Made: 1930-1949

Iva's Pincushion

Creator: Stenge, Bertha

Location Made: Chicago, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 84 x 89

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Corded, Stuffed work

Fabrics: Other blends, Print, Solid/plain, cotton and rayon blend

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

Purchased and given to the Museum by the Frank Mason family., 6 other quilts by Bertha in Museum's collection.

5-2-96

KID: 5-2-96

1950-1975

Quilting Party

Stenge, Bertha

Date Made: 1950-1975

Quilting Party

Creator: Stenge, Bertha

Location Made: Chicago, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Center is appliqued version of a scene painted by an unknown Virginia artist.

Quilt Size: 77 x 81

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Paisley, Solid/plain, Multiple scrap, some vintage fabrics from the 1800s used as provided by Florence Peto

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

Purchased and given to the Illinois State Museum by the Frank Mason family., 6 other quilts by Bertha in ISM collection.

5-2-94

KID: 5-2-94

1930-1949

O. P. A.

Stenge, Bertha

Date Made: 1930-1949

O. P. A.

Creator: Stenge, Bertha

Location Made: Chicago, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Appliqued seahorses (possibly representing sardines) on pieced blocks in center and border, Inner border of distorted diamonds, flat boxes (sardine tins ?) and stuffed work representing celery and keys for tins.

Quilt Size: 77 x 87

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Stuffed work

Fabrics: Other blends, Solid/plain, cotton and rayon blend

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

Theme of quilt is rationing by the Office of Price Administration (OPA)., 6 other quilts by Bertha in Museum's collection.

5-2-98

KID: 5-2-98

1930-1949

Four Freedoms

Stenge, Bertha

Date Made: 1930-1949

Four Freedoms

Creator: Stenge, Bertha

Location Made: Chicago, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Appliqued Minute Man soldier in center, surrounded by hand-pieced 5-pointed stars.

Quilt Size: 84 x 102

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Other blends, Solid/plain, cotton and rayon blend

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

Inspired by Norman Rockwell's paintings., 6 other quilts by Bertha in Museum's collection.

5-2-99

KID: 5-2-99

1930-1949

Tiger Lily

Stenge, Bertha

Date Made: 1930-1949

Tiger Lily

Creator: Stenge, Bertha

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Dimensional applique

Quilt Size: 63 inches x 79 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Paisley, Paisley in medallion and inset binding.

Project: Winedale Quilt Collection, Joyce Gross Quilt History Collection, 2008-013

25-21-126

KID: 25-21-126

1930-1949

Star of Contstant...

Stenge, Bertha

Date Made: 1930-1949

Star of Contstantine

Creator: Stenge, Bertha

Location Made: Chicago, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 86 x 90

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Multiple scrap

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

Purchased for the Museum by the Frank Mason family., 6 other quilts by Bertha in Museum's collection.

5-2-95

KID: 5-2-95

1930-1949

Mosaic

Stenge, Bertha

Date Made: 1930-1949

Mosaic

Creator: Stenge, Bertha

Location Made: Chicago, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 98 x 100

Fabrics: Cotton, Striped, Multiple scrap

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

Purchased and given to Illinois State Museum by the Frank Mason family., 6 other quilts by Bertha in the Museum's collection.

5-2-97

KID: 5-2-97

1950-1975

Mexican Dancers

Stenge, Bertha

Date Made: 1950-1975

Mexican Dancers

Creator: Stenge, Bertha

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Other novelty technique, Stuffed figures.

Quilt Size: 87 inches x 87 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Printed Mexican figurine prineed into abstract check.

Project: Winedale Quilt Collection, Joyce Gross Quilt History Collection, 2008-013

25-21-130

KID: 25-21-130

1930-1949

Chicago Fair

Stenge, Bertha

Date Made: 1930-1949

Chicago Fair

Creator: Stenge, Bertha

Location Made: United States

Quilt Size: 76 inches x 76 inches

Project: Merikay Waldvogel Legacy Project; Sears Quilt Contest 1933 Chicago World's Fair

33-29-30

KID: 33-29-30