1800-1849

TULIP

GADLE, A VIRGINIA...

Date Made: 1800-1849

TULIP

Creator: GADLE, A VIRGINIA

Location Made: STAUNTON, Virginia (VA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Reverse Applique, Other applique, Standard applique, WHIP

Quilt Size: 83 x 81

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Geometric, Solid/plain, Muslin, Percale

Project: West Virginia Heritage Quilt Search; The Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

Owner believes it is her great, great grandmother who made the top.

26-22-4447

KID: 26-22-4447

1850-1875

Winding Rose

Eliza, Aunt

Date Made: 1850-1875

Winding Rose

Creator: Eliza, Aunt

Location Made: Decatur, Tennessee (TN) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 81 inches x 90.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Quilts of Tennessee; The Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

Made by a slave of Tennie McKenzie Marler. Additional information on slave owner available through the Tennessee State Library and Archives., Quilted around a dime or thimble.

22-18-1234

KID: 22-18-1234

1850-1875

Oak Leaf

Unknown, attributed...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Oak Leaf

Creator: Unknown, attributed to a slave

Location Made: Alabama (AL) United States

Quilt Size: 19" x 19"

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

12-8-5738

KID: 12-8-5738

1876-1900

Flock of Geese

Snipes, Maria

Date Made: 1876-1900

Flock of Geese

Creator: Snipes, Maria

Location Made: Alabama (AL)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 88" x 86"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

12-8-10292

KID: 12-8-10292

1876-1900

Star of Bethlehem...

Walker, Narcissus

Date Made: 1876-1900

Star of Bethlehem

Creator: Walker, Narcissus

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 77.25 x 79.5

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, plain weave

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts; The Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

11-37-6428

KID: 11-37-6428

1876-1900

Crazy Quilt

Date Made: 1876-1900

Crazy Quilt

Location Made: Philadelphia, Tennessee (TN) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Foundation Piecing, Embroidery, Ink drawing, Painting, Other embellishment technique, Paper applique; Edge is blanket-stitched (no backing)

Quilt Size: 72 x 73

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Silk, Satin, Velvet

Project: Quilts of Tennessee; The Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

The previous owner was an 85-yr-old African-American woman who was afraid to let her insurance lapse so she gave the quilt to the insurance agent in exchange for one week's insurance payment ($5.00). She said her grandmother made the quilt.

22-18-103

KID: 22-18-103

1876-1900

Blazing Star

Elder, Sally

Date Made: 1876-1900

Blazing Star

Creator: Elder, Sally

Location Made: Georgetown, Tennessee (TN) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 60.5 inches x 81 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Quilts of Tennessee; The Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

Quiltmaker was born into slavery and remained with the owner's family after the War. Their home was near Decatur, Tennessee. Sally later married John Elder and moved to his farm where they raised five children.

22-18-1585

KID: 22-18-1585

1876-1900

Harriet Powers Or...

Powers, Harriet

Date Made: 1876-1900

Harriet Powers Original

Creator: Powers, Harriet

Contruction: Embroidery

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Conversation Prints, shirtings, centennial print, plain weave

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts; Boston Museum of Fine Arts; The Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

11-37-5084

KID: 11-37-5084

1876-1900

New York Beauty Q...

Simmons, Sarah Ann ...

Date Made: 1876-1900

New York Beauty Quilt

Creator: Simmons, Sarah Ann Carpenter

Location Made: Luverne, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 82.75 in x 82.75 in

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; The Henry Ford Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

Sarah Ann Carpenter was born into slavery on February 7, 1861 in Elba, Alabama. Her mother was Mary Carpenter and her father was a white planter. Sarah Ann married Samuel Simmons in 1880 in Coffee County, Alabama; they had thirteen children. The Simmons family were farmers who owned their own lan...

12-8-6296

KID: 12-8-6296

1876-1900

Pomegranate

Stanford, Mary

Date Made: 1876-1900

Pomegranate

Creator: Stanford, Mary

Location Made: Bowling Green, Missouri (MO) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 73" x 88"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project; Cuesta Benberry Collection

Cuesta says, "Made by an African American quiltmaker in Bowling Green, Missouri area north of central Missouri in 1876. There is attached to the lining of the quilt a sewn on tag that identifies for whom the quit was made and the date."

12-8-5248

KID: 12-8-5248

1876-1900

WINDMILL

PRICE, MITTIE

Date Made: 1876-1900

WINDMILL

Creator: PRICE, MITTIE

Location Made: HINTON, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 80 x 86

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Checked, Floral, Geometric, Novelty, Solid/plain, Striped, Muslin, Percale, Shirting, Gingham

Project: West Virginia Heritage Quilt Search; The Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

Husband's birthplace: HINTON, WV, Husband's burialplace: HINTON, WV, Quiltmaker's church: 1ST BAPTIST, HINTON, Quiltmaker's burialplace: HINTON, WV

26-22-4577

KID: 26-22-4577

1876-1900

Lady's Shoe Quilt...

Cork, Fannie

Date Made: 1876-1900

Lady's Shoe Quilt

Creator: Cork, Fannie

Location Made: Grand Rivers, Kentucky (KY) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 92 1/2" x 67"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project; Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project; Cuesta Benberry Collection

Great-great grandmother of Cuesta's husband.

12-8-5241

KID: 12-8-5241

1876-1900

Pinwheel Flower

Date Made: 1876-1900

Pinwheel Flower

Location Made: Bowling Green, Missouri (MO) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 76" x 81"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project; Cuesta Benberry Collection

This quilt was purchased by Cuesta from Suellen Meyer of St. Louis. The quilt was made by a former slave. It was made in Bowling Green, MO. From Cuesta, "I purchased this unusual quilt from Dick and Suellen Meyer in Crever Couer, MO. With its bright antimony orange background, and four block...

12-8-5247

KID: 12-8-5247

1876-1900

Original?, some e...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Original?, some elements of double Irish chain and Puss in the Corner/ unique blunt green squares

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 64 x 81.5

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, plain weave

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts

11-37-5052

KID: 11-37-5052

1876-1900

Rising Sun

Snipes, Maria

Date Made: 1876-1900

Rising Sun

Creator: Snipes, Maria

Location Made: Alabama (AL)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 24" x 24"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

12-8-10286

KID: 12-8-10286

1876-1900

Framed Sunflower

Snipes, Maria

Date Made: 1876-1900

Framed Sunflower

Creator: Snipes, Maria

Location Made: Alabama (AL)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 8 1/2" x 11 1/2"

Fabrics: Cotton, Print

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

12-8-10287

KID: 12-8-10287

1876-1900

Log Cabin

Snipes, Maria

Date Made: 1876-1900

Log Cabin

Creator: Snipes, Maria

Location Made: Alabama (AL)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 57" x 71"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

12-8-10291

KID: 12-8-10291

1876-1900

Log Cabin

Elder, Sally Shugar...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Log Cabin

Creator: Elder, Sally Shugart

Location Made: Georgetown, Tennessee (TN) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 73 inches x 85 inches

Fabrics: Cotton, Flannel, Striped, Solid/plain

Project: Quilts of Tennessee; The Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

Sally Shugart was born into slavery, remaining in the home (her father possibly the slave owner) after the War. The home was near Decatur, Tennessee. Sally was 17 when she met John Elder who was part Indian. John and Sally married and moved to Georgetown (TN) where he owned a farm. There they ra...

22-18-1584

KID: 22-18-1584

1876-1900

Silk Mosaic

Turnbull, Henrietta...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Silk Mosaic

Creator: Turnbull, Henrietta Bonds George Washington

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, English template Piecing

Quilt Size: 81" x 83.5"

Fabrics: Silk

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Quilts and Human Rights; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project; Women of Color Quilters Network

12-8-6899

KID: 12-8-6899

1876-1900

Pine Tree

Snipes, Maria

Date Made: 1876-1900

Pine Tree

Creator: Snipes, Maria

Location Made: Alabama (AL)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 66" x 77"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

12-8-10293

KID: 12-8-10293

1876-1900

Turkey Redwork

Black churchwomen

Date Made: 1876-1900

Turkey Redwork

Creator: Black churchwomen

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery, many children and florals are by Kate Greenaway / Ruby McKim?

Quilt Size: 72 x 80

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, plain weave

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts

11-37-5143

KID: 11-37-5143

1900

Seven Sisters

Snipes, Maria

Date Made: 1900

Seven Sisters

Creator: Snipes, Maria

Location Made: Alabama (AL)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

12-8-10284

KID: 12-8-10284

1901-1929

Pickle Dish

Snipes, Maria; Holl...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Pickle Dish

Creator: Snipes, Maria; Holland, Mrs. Nellie Green

Location Made: Alabama (AL)

Quilt Size: 100" x 81"

Fabrics: Cotton, Sheet

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

12-8-10288

KID: 12-8-10288

1901-1929

Clover leaf

Barnes, Mabel

Date Made: 1901-1929

Clover leaf

Creator: Barnes, Mabel

Location Made: Detroit, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 77" x 77"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; The Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

The organization who gave the quilt to my mother, had a continuing project to make quilt squares. When completed, gave to quilter to make the quilt. The Society of Willing Workers was organized in 1887 by a group of prominent Black Society ladies as a benevolent society to help the needy. The quilt ...

12-8-10492

KID: 12-8-10492

1901-1929

Princess Feather

Brantley, Mattie

Date Made: 1901-1929

Princess Feather

Creator: Brantley, Mattie

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 79" x 80"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

12-8-3955

KID: 12-8-3955

1901-1929

Pinecone

Johnson, Maggie

Date Made: 1901-1929

Pinecone

Creator: Johnson, Maggie

Location Made: Milwaukee, Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Folding, Overlapping triangles are folded and sewn to a foundation.

Quilt Size: 66 in. x 96 in.

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project; The Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

15-11-1955

KID: 15-11-1955

1901-1929

Star

Moupine, Lula

Date Made: 1901-1929

Star

Creator: Moupine, Lula

Location Made: Chattanooga, Tennessee (TN) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 69 x 75.5

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Multiple Scrap

Project: Quilts of Tennessee; The Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

22-18-2013

KID: 22-18-2013

1901-1929

Crazy Quilt

Tucker, Willie

Date Made: 1901-1929

Crazy Quilt

Creator: Tucker, Willie

Location Made: Tennessee (TN) United States

Contruction: Foundation Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 65 x 71

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Wool, Multiple Scrap

Project: Quilts of Tennessee; The Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

22-18-564

KID: 22-18-564

1901-1929

Basket

Wood, Matilda Owens...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Basket

Creator: Wood, Matilda Owens

Location Made: Commerce, Georgia (GA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 72 x 79

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Quilts of Tennessee; The Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

22-18-2009

KID: 22-18-2009

1901-1929

Grandmother's Flo...

Thomas, Eloise Sile...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Grandmother's Flower Garden

Creator: Thomas, Eloise Siler

Location Made: Cleveland, Tennessee (TN) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 70 x 77.75

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Multiple Scrap

Project: Quilts of Tennessee; The Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

Made from scraps of school dresses & aprons. One block is a two generation dress.

22-18-2011

KID: 22-18-2011

1901-1929

STRING QUILT

DUNLAP, MARIAH JA...

Date Made: 1901-1929

STRING QUILT

Creator: DUNLAP, MARIAH JANE

Location Made: GAP MILLS, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Strip/string Piecing

Quilt Size: 85.5 x 64

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Striped, Muslin, Percale, Chambray, Shirting, Calico

Project: West Virginia Heritage Quilt Search; The Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

Registered quilt with WVHQS, Husband's birth month: October, Husband's birth year: 1857, Husband's birthplace: RED SULPHUR, WV, Husband's date of death: month: October, Husband's date of death: year: 1932, Husband's burialplace: GAP MILLS, WV, Quiltmaker's church: METHODIST, Quiltmaker's burialplace...

26-22-4497

KID: 26-22-4497

1901-1929

Lord's Prayer

Drake, John

Date Made: 1901-1929

Lord's Prayer

Creator: Drake, John

Location Made: Atlanta, Georgia (GA)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 66" x 86"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

12-8-3499

KID: 12-8-3499

1901-1929

Pine Burr / Pine ...

Aunt of Lulu Walker...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Pine Burr / Pine Cone

Creator: Aunt of Lulu Walker's husband

Location Made: Mississippi (MS) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Folding

Quilt Size: 67.5 in. x 79 in.

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Print

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project; The Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

Quilt was made as a wedding gift for Lulu Walker and her husband., This style of quilt is constructed of folded triangles sewn to a foundation. It is the state quilt of Alabama.

15-11-1948

KID: 15-11-1948

1901-1929

Ocean Waves

Johnson, Maggie

Date Made: 1901-1929

Ocean Waves

Creator: Johnson, Maggie

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 61.5 in. x 77.5 in.

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project; The Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

15-11-1950

KID: 15-11-1950

1901-1929

Log Cabin

Bryant, Annie

Date Made: 1901-1929

Log Cabin

Creator: Bryant, Annie

Location Made: Rocky Mount, North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Foundation Piecing, Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 70.25" x 72.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Linen, Wool, Checked, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped, Olive green

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project; The Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

Family scrap bag, Made other quilts, unknown; Children: Ira Kelly, William A.; Quiltmaker made a quilt for each one of her grandchildren

21-17-1854

KID: 21-17-1854

1901-1929

Fox and Geese

Couch, Sarah

Date Made: 1901-1929

Fox and Geese

Creator: Couch, Sarah

Location Made: North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 65" x 76.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project; The Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

Made other quilts, one with daughter; Children: Saphronia, Thomas, Frank Jr., James Robt., Harold, Charlie, Richard, Will, Mary; Quiltmaker was born in either Orange or Durham County

21-17-1705

KID: 21-17-1705

1901-1929

Gentlemen's Bow T...

Snipes, Maria

Date Made: 1901-1929

Gentlemen's Bow Tie

Creator: Snipes, Maria

Location Made: Alabama (AL)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 97" x 92 1/2"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

12-8-10294

KID: 12-8-10294

1901-1929

GRANDMA'S QUILT

DUNLAP, MARIAH JA...

Date Made: 1901-1929

GRANDMA'S QUILT

Creator: DUNLAP, MARIAH JANE

Location Made: GAP MILLS, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 82 x 69.5

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Checked, Floral, Geometric, Plaid, Striped, Muslin, Shirting, Gingham

Project: West Virginia Heritage Quilt Search; The Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

The maker and 2 other ladies went to Zenith in a 2 horse buggy to buy hats. Maria Dunlap bought fabrics used in this quilt., Husband's birth month: October, Husband's birth year: 1857, Husband's birthplace: RED SULPHUR, WV, Husband's date of death: month: October, Husband's date of death: year: 1932...

26-22-4492

KID: 26-22-4492

1901-1929

GRANDMA'S OUTING ...

DUNLAP, MARIAH JA...

Date Made: 1901-1929

GRANDMA'S OUTING QUILT

Creator: DUNLAP, MARIAH JANE

Location Made: GAP MILLS, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Strip/string Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 81 x 63

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Wool, Flannel

Project: West Virginia Heritage Quilt Search; The Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

Registered quilt with WVHQS, Husband's birth month: October, Husband's birth year: 1857, Husband's birthplace: RED SULPHUR, WV, Husband's date of death: month: October, Husband's date of death: year: 1932, Husband's burialplace: GAP MILLS, WV, Quiltmaker's church: METHODIST, Quiltmaker's burialplace...

26-22-4496

KID: 26-22-4496

1901-1929

Floral Applique

Trammell, Alice

Date Made: 1901-1929

Floral Applique

Creator: Trammell, Alice

Location Made: Magnolia, Arkansas (AR)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 78" x 82"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

12-8-8170

KID: 12-8-8170

1901-1929

Friendship Quilt

Unknown, Quiltmaker...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Friendship Quilt

Creator: Unknown, Quiltmaker

Location Made: Durham, North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 63" x 76"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Feedsack, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain, Striped, Home dyed light pink sashing?

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project; The Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

Quilt was given to owner by her Sunday School class; Owner was born and lived in Durham, NC; October 31, 1893; Medical secretary; Parents: Beannie Fawcette Poole from Orange County, NC and Robert Lee Poole from Granville County, NC, Children bought fabrics, Made other quilts, Durham, NC; Woman (unkn...

21-17-1849

KID: 21-17-1849

1901-1929

Schoolhouse Quilt...

Moore, Sarah

Date Made: 1901-1929

Schoolhouse Quilt

Creator: Moore, Sarah

Location Made: Tennessee (TN) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 77 x 83

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Checked

Project: Quilts of Tennessee; McMinn County Living Heritage Museum Collection; The Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

Quiltmaker was a descendent of a slave family, and she worked for the Hornsby family. Sarah Moore produced a number of quilts.

22-18-1509

KID: 22-18-1509

1901-1929

Pinecone

Johnson, Maggie

Date Made: 1901-1929

Pinecone

Creator: Johnson, Maggie

Location Made: Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Other novelty technique, Prairie points done in circular fashion

Quilt Size: 84 in. x 87 in.

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

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

Project: Wisconsin Quilt History Project; The Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

The quilt has over 15,000 pieces in it.

15-11-283

KID: 15-11-283

1901-1929

Dove in the Windo...

Shepherd, Marinda

Date Made: 1901-1929

Dove in the Window

Creator: Shepherd, Marinda

Location Made: Snow Hill, North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 66" x 74"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project; The Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

Feedsack lining, Made other quilts, Greene County, NC; Children: Hattie, Will, Jane, Sallie, Mable, Iola, John, Thomas, Marcus Jr., Mary

21-17-1426

KID: 21-17-1426

1901-1929

Medallion

Date Made: 1901-1929

Medallion

Location Made: Durham, North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 74" x 77"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Checked, Dotted, Print, Solid/plain

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project; The Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

Made other quilts, Durham, NC

21-17-1852

KID: 21-17-1852

1901-1929

Old Fashioned Sta...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Old Fashioned Star

Location Made: Durham, North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 64" x 78.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain, Turquoise; Home dyed blue, which has bled

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project; The Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

###############################################################################################################################################################################################################################################################, Family scrap bag, Made other quilts, Durham...

21-17-1853

KID: 21-17-1853

1901-1929

Square In A Squar...

Wood, Matilda Owens...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Square In A Square

Creator: Wood, Matilda Owens

Location Made: Commerce, Georgia (GA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 74.5 x 74.5

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain, Multiple Scrap

Project: Quilts of Tennessee; The Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

22-18-2010

KID: 22-18-2010

1901-1929

Log Cabin

Holmes, Mittie F.

Date Made: 1901-1929

Log Cabin

Creator: Holmes, Mittie F.

Location Made: Snow Hill, North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 69" x 84"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project; The Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

Scrap bag, Made other quilts, Greene County, NC; Children: Alexander, Thomas Jr., Madie, Minnie. Lelia, Leo, Delila, Jessie, Annie, Helena, Alberta, Dollie, Lucy

21-17-1427

KID: 21-17-1427

1901-1929

Grandmother's Cho...

_____, Aunt Renie

Date Made: 1901-1929

Grandmother's Choice

Creator: _____, Aunt Renie

Location Made: Farintosh Plantation, North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 72.5" x 81"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project; The Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

Made other quilts

21-17-1539

KID: 21-17-1539

1901-1929

LOG CABIN TYPE, L...

SCIPIO, HENRIETTA

Date Made: 1901-1929

LOG CABIN TYPE, LOG CABIN

Creator: SCIPIO, HENRIETTA

Location Made: PARKERSBURG, West Virginia (WV) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 66 x 72

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Wool, Flannel, Velvet, Floral, Plaid, Solid/plain, Textured weave, Gingham

Project: West Virginia Heritage Quilt Search; The Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

Husband's birthplace: VIRGINIA, Husband's burialplace: VIRGINIA, Quiltmaker's church: ZION BAPTIST, Quiltmaker's burialplace: UNION, WV

26-22-4579

KID: 26-22-4579

1901-1929

Dresden Plate

Wood, Maggie

Date Made: 1901-1929

Dresden Plate

Creator: Wood, Maggie

Location Made: Dyersburg, Tennessee (TN)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 75" x 76"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

12-8-849

KID: 12-8-849

1920

Garden Tulip

Snipes, Maria; Holl...

Date Made: 1920

Garden Tulip

Creator: Snipes, Maria; Holland, Mrs. Nellie Green

Location Made: Alabama (AL)

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 83" x 98"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

12-8-10290

KID: 12-8-10290

1930

Checkerboard

Minor, Athelene

Date Made: 1930

Checkerboard

Creator: Minor, Athelene

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Pieced

Quilt Size: 71 x 81

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Feedsack, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Louisiana Quilt Documentation Project; The Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

Learned to quilt from: Given pieces by daughter in law and they worked together.

9-6-1378

KID: 9-6-1378

1930-1949

Turtles

Date Made: 1930-1949

Turtles

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch

Quilt Size: 66 3/4" x 79"

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project; Cuesta Benberry Collection

12-8-5288

KID: 12-8-5288

1930-1949

Strip Quilt

Hunter, Susana Alle...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Strip Quilt

Creator: Hunter, Susana Allen

Location Made: Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 71.125 in x 86 in

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; The Henry Ford Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

For Susana Hunter (1912-2005) and her husband Julius, life in the Jim Crow South meant hard work and few resources. The Hunters were tenant farmers who grew cotton and corn, tended a vegetable garden, and raised hogs, chicken and cattle. They lived in a simple, two-room house that had no running wat...

12-8-6123

KID: 12-8-6123

1930-1949

Nine Patch Quilt

Hunter, Susana Alle...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Nine Patch Quilt

Creator: Hunter, Susana Allen

Location Made: Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 64 in x 78.5 in

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Other, Floral, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; The Henry Ford Collection; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

For Susana Hunter (1912-2005) and her husband Julius, life in the Jim Crow South meant hard work and few resources. The Hunters were tenant farmers who grew cotton and corn, tended a vegetable garden, and raised hogs, chicken and cattle. They lived in a simple, two-room house that had no running wat...

12-8-6127

KID: 12-8-6127

1930-1949

Blazing Star

Shanks, Maggie

Date Made: 1930-1949

Blazing Star

Creator: Shanks, Maggie

Location Made: Mississippi (MS)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 69" x 87"

Fabrics: Chintz

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

12-8-8198

KID: 12-8-8198

1930-1949

Eight Pointed Sta...

Riddick, Bertha Vir...

Date Made: 1930-1949

Eight Pointed Star

Creator: Riddick, Bertha Virginia

Location Made: Pontiac, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 79" x 83"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

12-8-853

KID: 12-8-853

1930-1949

Courthouse Steps

Bailey, Addie

Date Made: 1930-1949

Courthouse Steps

Creator: Bailey, Addie

Quilt Size: 64 x 72.5

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, plain weave

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts; The Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

11-37-2515

KID: 11-37-2515

1930-1949

Mosaic #17

Walker, Narcissus

Date Made: 1930-1949

Mosaic #17

Creator: Walker, Narcissus

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 65 x 75

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, plain weave

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts; The Black Diaspora Quilt History Project

11-37-6430

KID: 11-37-6430