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