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1945
True Lover's Knot...
Wright, Mollie

Date Made: 1945

True Lover's Knot

Creator: Wright, Mollie

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Pieced

Quilt Size: 71 x 72

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

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

9-6-802

KID: 9-6-802
The Garden Patch
Wright, Catherine

The Garden Patch

Creator: Wright, Catherine

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Pieced

Quilt Size: 73 x 79

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print

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

Learned to quilt from: Moved to Chicago in later years.

9-6-810

KID: 9-6-810
Strip Quilt
Wright, Amanda J.

Strip Quilt

Creator: Wright, Amanda J.

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Pieced

Quilt Size: 65 x 82

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Wool, Feedsack

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

Location of quiltmaker's death: Lake Providence LA Learned to quilt from: She learned from her slave parents. She was a nurse in the Civil War.

9-6-2188

KID: 9-6-2188
Snowball
Wise, Frankie

Snowball

Creator: Wise, Frankie

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Pieced

Quilt Size: 66 x 84

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

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

9-6-1386

KID: 9-6-1386
Crazy Quilt
Willis, Nora Ann Le...

Crazy Quilt

Creator: Willis, Nora Ann Lewis

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 87 x 88

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Polyester, Silk, Other

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

Location of quiltmaker's death: Homer LA Learned to quilt from: She was self-taught and learned through experience. Quilts were given away to family and friends.

9-6-2127

KID: 9-6-2127
Winnie the Pooh B...
Willis, Diane

Winnie the Pooh Baby Blanket

Creator: Willis, Diane

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Applique, Pieced

Quilt Size: 51 x 57

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print

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

Learned to quilt from: Diane Willis learned quiltmaking from her mother Camilla Woodfork, her grandmother Carrie Jefferson, and her Aunt Laura Low called Aunt Coot.

9-6-1615

KID: 9-6-1615
My Dear Heart
Willis, Diane

My Dear Heart

Creator: Willis, Diane

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Applique, Applique, Pieced

Quilt Size: 43 x 63

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Polyester, Print, Solid/plain

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

Learned to quilt from: Diane Willis learned quiltmaking from her mother Camilla Woodfork, her grandmother Carrie Jefferson, and her Aunt Laura Low called Aunt Coot.

9-6-2028

KID: 9-6-2028
1980
Fan Quilt
White, Beauty Mae C...

Date Made: 1980

Fan Quilt

Creator: White, Beauty Mae Capers

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Machine Applique, Applique

Quilt Size: 74 x 75

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Other, Print, Solid/plain, sateen cotton

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

Location of quiltmaker's death: Homer LA Learned to quilt from: She learned quilting from her mother and quilted all her life. She also took adult night school classes.

9-6-2128

KID: 9-6-2128
Star
White, Beauty Mae C...

Star

Creator: White, Beauty Mae Capers

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Machine Applique, Pieced

Quilt Size: 73.5 x 90

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Other, poly/cotton

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

Location of quiltmaker's death: Homer LA Learned to quilt from: She learned quilting from her mother and quilted all her life. She also took adult night school classes.

9-6-2130

KID: 9-6-2130
1976-1999
The Mother Ship
Wells, Yvonne

Date Made: 1976-1999

The Mother Ship

Creator: Wells, Yvonne

Location Made: Tuscaloosa, Alabama (AL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 83" x 67"

Fabrics: Other synthetic, Broadcloth, Muslin

Project: Kentucky Quilt Project; Black Disapora Quilt History Project; International Quilt Museum; Robert and Helen Cargo Collection

8-5-492

KID: 8-5-492
1930-1949
One Patch
Waters, Josephine E...

Date Made: 1930-1949

One Patch

Creator: Waters, Josephine Elizabeth

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 84 x 90

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

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

11-37-597

KID: 11-37-597
1993
Hanging on a Corn...
Washington, Mildred...

Date Made: 1993

Hanging on a Corner (4 patch)

Creator: Washington, Mildred

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Pieced

Quilt Size: 65.5 x 93

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

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

Learned to quilt from: Quilting was learned around 1940-45. Aunt Celie Nelson taught her. She also learned from friends at the Senior Citizens Center. Other quilts by the quiltmaker: Made quilts for her children and herself. Mrs. Washington began making quilts because she loved to sew. She learned...

9-6-439

KID: 9-6-439
1993
Wedding Ring
Washington, Mildred...

Date Made: 1993

Wedding Ring

Creator: Washington, Mildred

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Other, kit/stamped

Quilt Size: 84 x 88

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

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

Learned to quilt from: Quilting was learned around 1940-45. Aunt Celie Nelson taught her. She also learned from friends at the Senior Citizens Center. Other quilts by the quiltmaker: Made quilts for her children and herself. Mrs. Washington began making quilts because she loved to sew. She learned...

9-6-441

KID: 9-6-441
1994
Duck
Washington, Mildred...

Date Made: 1994

Duck

Creator: Washington, Mildred

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Other, Pieced, stamped back with pieces

Quilt Size: 70.5 x 91

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

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

Learned to quilt from: Quilting was learned around 1940-45. Aunt Celie Nelson taught her. She also learned from friends at the Senior Citizens Center. Other quilts by the quiltmaker: Made quilts for her children and herself. Mrs. Washington began making quilts because she loved to sew. She learned...

9-6-442

KID: 9-6-442
1992
Ocean Waves
Washington, Mildred...

Date Made: 1992

Ocean Waves

Creator: Washington, Mildred

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Pieced

Quilt Size: 73.75 x 86

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Polyester

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

Learned to quilt from: Quilting was learned around 1940-45. Aunt Celie Nelson taught her. She also learned from friends at the Senior Citizens Center. Other quilts by the quiltmaker: Made quilts for her children and herself. Mrs. Washington began making quilts because she loved to sew. She learned...

9-6-436

KID: 9-6-436
1994
Wedding Ring
Washington, Mildred...

Date Made: 1994

Wedding Ring

Creator: Washington, Mildred

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Wholecloth

Quilt Size: 84 x 87

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

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

Learned to quilt from: Quilting was learned around 1940-45. Aunt Celie Nelson taught her. She also learned from friends at the Senior Citizens Center. Other quilts by the quiltmaker: Made quilts for her children and herself. Mrs. Washington began making quilts because she loved to sew. She learned...

9-6-440

KID: 9-6-440
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
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
1980

Vance, Mary

Date Made: 1980

Creator: Vance, Mary

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch, Applique, Pieced

Quilt Size: 59 x 78.5

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Louisiana Quilt Documentation Project

She was the maid for the Netherton family, who now own many of her quilts.

9-6-1368

KID: 9-6-1368
1986

Vance, Mary

Date Made: 1986

Creator: Vance, Mary

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Pieced

Quilt Size: 90.5 x 91

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Louisiana Quilt Documentation Project

She was the maid for the Netherton family, who now own many of her quilts.

9-6-1369

KID: 9-6-1369
Swan
Vance, Mary

Swan

Creator: Vance, Mary

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch, Applique

Quilt Size: 83.5 x 101

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

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

She was the maid for the Netherton family, who now own many of her quilts.

9-6-1370

KID: 9-6-1370
1980
Colonial Rose/Blu...
Vance, Mary

Date Made: 1980

Colonial Rose/Blue Eyed Susan

Creator: Vance, Mary

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Applique, Combination, Pieced

Quilt Size: 100 x 106

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

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

She was the maid for the Netherton family, who now own many of her quilts.

9-6-1365

KID: 9-6-1365
1930-1949
Crazy
Thomas, Lucy

Date Made: 1930-1949

Crazy

Creator: Thomas, Lucy

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 76 x 86

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Print

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

11-37-4726

KID: 11-37-4726
A Star of Somekin...
Terry, Rosie C.

A Star of Somekind

Creator: Terry, Rosie C.

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Pieced

Quilt Size: 69 x 84

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Louisiana Quilt Documentation Project

9-6-800

KID: 9-6-800
Small Block
Terry, Rosie C.

Small Block

Creator: Terry, Rosie C.

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Pieced

Quilt Size: 79 x 93

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

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

9-6-801

KID: 9-6-801
1976-1999
original design/F...
Taylor, Sarah Mary

Date Made: 1976-1999

original design/Folk Art Animals

Creator: Taylor, Sarah Mary

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 79 x 85.25

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, plain weave

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

11-37-417

KID: 11-37-417
Around the World,...
Smith, Alpha Omega ...

Around the World, Strip with Medallion

Creator: Smith, Alpha Omega Williams

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Machine Applique, Pieced

Quilt Size: 70 x 73

Fabrics: Print, Solid/plain

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

Location of quiltmaker's death: Strong AR Learned to quilt from: She learned from her mother. Some burned in a house fire, some are with her other grandchildren. There is no record of the number of quilts she made.

9-6-676

KID: 9-6-676
Log Cabin
Smith, Alpha Omega ...

Log Cabin

Creator: Smith, Alpha Omega Williams

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Pieced

Quilt Size: 67 x 82.5

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Location of quiltmaker's death: Strong AR Learned to quilt from: She learned from her mother. Some burned in a house fire, some are with her other grandchildren. There is no record of the number of quilts she made.

9-6-677

KID: 9-6-677
1960
Glorified Nine Pa...
Simpson, Mary Jewel...

Date Made: 1960

Glorified Nine Patch

Creator: Simpson, Mary Jewel McGlothen

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Pieced

Quilt Size: 70 x 82

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

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

Location of quiltmaker's death: Arcadia LA Learned to quilt from: from mother

9-6-782

KID: 9-6-782
Rice, Pairlee

Creator: Rice, Pairlee

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Machine Applique, Applique, Combination, Pieced

Quilt Size: 71 x 83

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Louisiana Quilt Documentation Project

Location of quiltmaker's death: Minden LA Some are used up, and others are with her daughters and granddaughters.

9-6-2021

KID: 9-6-2021
Rice, Pairlee

Creator: Rice, Pairlee

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Machine Applique, Wholecloth

Quilt Size: 84 x 97

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Polyester, Print

Project: Louisiana Quilt Documentation Project

Location of quiltmaker's death: Minden LA Some are used up, and others are with her daughters and granddaughters.

9-6-2022

KID: 9-6-2022
1950

Rice, Pairlee

Date Made: 1950

Creator: Rice, Pairlee

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Applique, Pieced

Quilt Size: 75 x 85

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Print, Solid/plain

Project: Louisiana Quilt Documentation Project

Location of quiltmaker's death: Minden LA Some are used up, and others are with her daughters and granddaughters.

9-6-2023

KID: 9-6-2023
Rice, Pairlee

Creator: Rice, Pairlee

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Pieced

Quilt Size: 66 x 85

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Polyester, Print

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

Location of quiltmaker's death: Minden LA Some are used up, and others are with her daughters and granddaughters.

9-6-2027

KID: 9-6-2027
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
four patch
Powell, Lubertha

four patch

Creator: Powell, Lubertha

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Pieced

Quilt Size: 68 x 80

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Louisiana Quilt Documentation Project

9-6-1391

KID: 9-6-1391
Batchelor Block
Powell, Lubertha

Batchelor Block

Creator: Powell, Lubertha

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Pieced

Quilt Size: 65 x 80

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

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

9-6-1388

KID: 9-6-1388
Wool Strip
Powell, Lubertha

Wool Strip

Creator: Powell, Lubertha

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Pieced

Quilt Size: 74 x 84

Fabrics: Wool, Solid/plain

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

9-6-1428

KID: 9-6-1428
1940
Overall Bill
Powell, Lubertha

Date Made: 1940

Overall Bill

Creator: Powell, Lubertha

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Applique, Embroidery, Pieced

Quilt Size: 64 x 84

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

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

9-6-1429

KID: 9-6-1429
2003
Mardi Gras (Spide...
Phillips, Jean B.

Date Made: 2003

Mardi Gras (Spider Web in Mardi Gras Colors)

Creator: Phillips, Jean B.

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Applique, Pieced

Quilt Size: 60 x 60

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

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

Learned to quilt from: learned from daughter in 1999 Other quilts by the quiltmaker: New Olreans and Baton Rouge

9-6-176

KID: 9-6-176
2001
Red-White-Blue
Phillips, Jean B.

Date Made: 2001

Red-White-Blue

Creator: Phillips, Jean B.

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Pieced

Quilt Size: 50 x 52

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

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

Learned to quilt from: learned from daughter in 1999 Other quilts by the quiltmaker: New Olreans and Baton Rouge

9-6-171

KID: 9-6-171
2001
Rail Fence
Phillips, Jean B.

Date Made: 2001

Rail Fence

Creator: Phillips, Jean B.

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Applique, Pieced

Quilt Size: 63 x 70

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

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

Learned to quilt from: learned from daughter in 1999 Other quilts by the quiltmaker: New Olreans and Baton Rouge

9-6-175

KID: 9-6-175
2000
Crazy Quilt
Phillips, Jean B.

Date Made: 2000

Crazy Quilt

Creator: Phillips, Jean B.

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Applique, Pieced

Quilt Size: 27 x 59

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Polyester

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

Learned to quilt from: learned from daughter in 1999 Other quilts by the quiltmaker: New Olreans and Baton Rouge

9-6-173

KID: 9-6-173
2001
Greek Cross
Phillips, Jean B.

Date Made: 2001

Greek Cross

Creator: Phillips, Jean B.

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Applique, Pieced

Quilt Size: 62 x 62

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

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

Learned to quilt from: learned from daughter in 1999 Other quilts by the quiltmaker: New Olreans and Baton Rouge

9-6-174

KID: 9-6-174
1950
Honey Comb
Perrie, Mrs. Willie...

Date Made: 1950

Honey Comb

Creator: Perrie, Mrs. Willie B.

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Pieced

Quilt Size: 82 x 85

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

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

Location of quiltmaker's death: Jonesboro LA Learned to quilt from: Taught by relatives, exchanged patterns with friends and neighbors from books and magazines. Given to children, grandchildren, and other relatives.

9-6-788

KID: 9-6-788
2001
Red Beans and Ric...
Pedescleaux, Ceceli...

Date Made: 2001

Red Beans and Ricely Yours

Creator: Pedescleaux, Cecelia "Cela"

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Applique, Combination, Pieced

Quilt Size: 69 x 75

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Other, Metallic

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

Learned to quilt from: Self-taught Other quilts by the quiltmaker: Doesn't know how many quilts she'd made. The other quilts are in her possession. New Orleans Museam of Art, Carroll Gallery Tulene U, N.O. African American Museam

9-6-180

KID: 9-6-180
2000
Cathedral window
Pedescleaux, Ceceli...

Date Made: 2000

Cathedral window

Creator: Pedescleaux, Cecelia "Cela"

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Other applique, Cathedral window, Other

Quilt Size: 53 x 62

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

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

Learned to quilt from: Self-taught Other quilts by the quiltmaker: Doesn't know how many quilts she'd made. The other quilts are in her possession. New Orleans Museam of Art, Carroll Gallery Tulene U, N.O. African American Museam

9-6-178

KID: 9-6-178
2000
Log Cabin Souther...
Pedescleaux, Ceceli...

Date Made: 2000

Log Cabin Southern Style

Creator: Pedescleaux, Cecelia "Cela"

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Machine Applique, Combination, Pieced

Quilt Size: 89 x 92

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

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

Learned to quilt from: Self-taught Other quilts by the quiltmaker: Doesn't know how many quilts she'd made. The other quilts are in her possession. New Orleans Museam of Art, Carroll Gallery Tulene U, N.O. African American Museam

9-6-179

KID: 9-6-179
1999
France Fete
Pedescleaux, Ceceli...

Date Made: 1999

France Fete

Creator: Pedescleaux, Cecelia "Cela"

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Machine Applique, Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch, Applique, Wholecloth, Overall

Quilt Size: 48 x 55

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Polyester, Print, Solid/plain

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

Learned to quilt from: Self-taught Other quilts by the quiltmaker: Doesn't know how many quilts she'd made. The other quilts are in her possession. New Orleans Museam of Art, Carroll Gallery Tulene U, N.O. African American Museam

9-6-177

KID: 9-6-177
2000
Gyne Nyame
Pedescleaux, Ceceli...

Date Made: 2000

Gyne Nyame

Creator: Pedescleaux, Cecelia "Cela"

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Machine Applique, Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch, Combination, Pieced

Quilt Size: 72 x 72

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

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

Learned to quilt from: Self-taught Other quilts by the quiltmaker: Doesn't know how many quilts she'd made. The other quilts are in her possession. New Orleans Museam of Art, Carroll Gallery Tulene U, N.O. African American Museam

9-6-181

KID: 9-6-181
Mountain Mist red...
Parker, Virgie

Mountain Mist redesigned

Creator: Parker, Virgie

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Other applique, Applique, Pieced

Quilt Size: 84 x 90

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

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

Learned to quilt from: From her mother, Alice Poole. She learned as a child. Other quilts by the quiltmaker: She made many quilts. The family owns them.

9-6-528

KID: 9-6-528
Beggar's Patch
Mitchell, Levada R....

Beggar's Patch

Creator: Mitchell, Levada R.

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Pieced

Quilt Size: 60 x 93

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

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

Learned to quilt from: "When I was a child, I helped my mother sew pieces together and tack quilts."

9-6-2037

KID: 9-6-2037
1981
Trip Around the W...
Minor, Athelene

Date Made: 1981

Trip Around the World

Creator: Minor, Athelene

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Pieced

Quilt Size: 89.5 x 93

Fabrics: Polyester

Project: Louisiana Quilt Documentation Project

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

9-6-1139

KID: 9-6-1139
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
1986
9 Patch
Minor, Athelene

Date Made: 1986

9 Patch

Creator: Minor, Athelene

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Pieced

Quilt Size: 82 x 90

Fabrics: Cotton, Other, Twill

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.

9-6-1140

KID: 9-6-1140
1970
String Quilt
Minor, Athelene

Date Made: 1970

String Quilt

Creator: Minor, Athelene

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Pieced

Quilt Size: 67.5 x 90

Fabrics: Cotton, 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.

9-6-1377

KID: 9-6-1377
1970
LeMoyne Star
Minor, Athelene

Date Made: 1970

LeMoyne Star

Creator: Minor, Athelene

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Pieced

Quilt Size: 65 x 85

Fabrics: Cotton, 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.

9-6-1376

KID: 9-6-1376
Lone Star
Metoyer, Armanda

Lone Star

Creator: Metoyer, Armanda

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Pieced

Quilt Size: 70 x 84

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

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

9-6-1389

KID: 9-6-1389
Checkerboard
Metcalf, Minnie Lee...

Checkerboard

Creator: Metcalf, Minnie Lee

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Pieced

Quilt Size: 70 x 84

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

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

9-6-1387

KID: 9-6-1387
Grandmother's Flo...
Metcalf, Minnie Lee...

Grandmother's Flower Garden

Creator: Metcalf, Minnie Lee

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Pieced

Quilt Size: 66 x 78

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

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

9-6-1381

KID: 9-6-1381
1930-1949
Pine Cone
Melton, Sally Ann

Date Made: 1930-1949

Pine Cone

Creator: Melton, Sally Ann

Contruction: Folding

Quilt Size: 82 x 82

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Glazed, Print, lace, brocade, plain weave

Project: Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project, MassQuilts

11-37-1350

KID: 11-37-1350