1800's

Log Cabin

Cawden, Elizabeth J...

Date Made: 1800's

Log Cabin

Creator: Cawden, Elizabeth J.

Location Made: Ocoee, Tennessee (TN) United States

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

Grandmother made five (5) quilts for each child.

38-36-2689

KID: 38-36-2689

1800's

Dutch Doll

Cawden, Elizabeth J...

Date Made: 1800's

Dutch Doll

Creator: Cawden, Elizabeth J.

Location Made: Ocoee, Tennessee (TN) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery, Embroidered (a little on hat)

Quilt Size: 63" x 79"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Checked, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Paisley, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

Grandmother made five (5) quilts for each child.

38-36-2763

KID: 38-36-2763

1800's when quiltma...

Red Star

White, _________

Date Made: 1800's when quiltmaker was in her 50's.

Red Star

Creator: White, _________

Quilt Size: 74" x 78"

Fabrics: Cotton, Geometric, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2750

KID: 38-36-2750

1800-1849

Carolina Lily

Green family

Date Made: 1800-1849

Carolina Lily

Creator: Green family

Location Made: Des Moines, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 74" x 90"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

See Arizona Highways June 1978, pg. 34, 1st column for add'l. info. Quilt was hidden in a hollow log during the Civil War and there acquired stains., Six cousins signed border with initials. One of them was Nancy Jane Green, who became the 2nd wife of Samuel after death of Adaline.

38-36-2175

KID: 38-36-2175

1800-1849

Blazing Star

Foster, Ann

Date Made: 1800-1849

Blazing Star

Creator: Foster, Ann

Location Made: North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Decorative stitches were used.

Quilt Size: 80" x 84"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Checked, Geometric, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2262

KID: 38-36-2262

1800-1849

Cigar Bands

Quennell, Ada

Date Made: 1800-1849

Cigar Bands

Creator: Quennell, Ada

Location Made: Massachusetts (MA) United States

Contruction: Embroidery, Black feather-stitching on edges of each band. Bands are laid one edge over top the next edge and held in place with feather stitching.

Quilt Size: 33.5" x 35"

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Silk, Novelty, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2437

KID: 38-36-2437

1800-1849

Mariner's Compass...

Moffitt (or Moffett...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Mariner's Compass

Creator: Moffitt (or Moffett, or Maffett), _________

Location Made: Tennessee (TN) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 71" x 88"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Dotted, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

Maker weaved the flax herself and quilted it.

38-36-2528

KID: 38-36-2528

1800-1849

Ocean Waves

Morris, Hannah (Mar...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Ocean Waves

Creator: Morris, Hannah (Margaret?)

Location Made: Newburg, Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 70" x 75"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

Maker moved to Michigan in 1830's as a little girl-Her father was first physician in area. When he was away from home on a call-often overnight, the Indians moved into their house and slept around the fireplace. Owner's great-great grandmother would take all the children and go into another room. Sh...

38-36-2699

KID: 38-36-2699

1800-1849

Whig Rose

Date Made: 1800-1849

Whig Rose

Location Made: Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 96" x 96"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2780

KID: 38-36-2780

1800-1849

Sunflower Star an...

Branton, Elizabeth

Date Made: 1800-1849

Sunflower Star and Appliqued Flowers

Creator: Branton, Elizabeth

Location Made: Newark, New Jersey (NJ) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery, Embroidered flower pistols, little chain stitch centers of appliqued flower. Cotton thread was used in construction.

Quilt Size: 92" x 101.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Silk, Satin, Geometric, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped, Ties

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2911

KID: 38-36-2911

1800-1849

Log Cabin

Date Made: 1800-1849

Log Cabin

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 70" x 70"

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Silk, Satin, Velvet, Checked, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Paisley, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2669

KID: 38-36-2669

1800-1849

Ohio Star

Crist, Sarah Jane

Date Made: 1800-1849

Ohio Star

Creator: Crist, Sarah Jane

Location Made: New York (NY) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery, Very fine cross stitch. Embroidery in center-name, date.

Quilt Size: 69.5" x 89.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2335

KID: 38-36-2335

1800-1849

Ocean Waves

Tandy, Sarah Jane

Date Made: 1800-1849

Ocean Waves

Creator: Tandy, Sarah Jane

Location Made: Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 67" x 83"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2580

KID: 38-36-2580

1800-1849

Applique

Date Made: 1800-1849

Applique

Location Made: Columbia, Missouri (MO) United States

Contruction: Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch, Hand Applique, Applique blocks have all pieces outlined by tiny blanket stitches. Pieces applied with whip stitch. 3 are stuffed-others not!

Quilt Size: 82" x 77"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

May have been made by maternal great grandmother (Mrs. Carlisle) but unsure.

38-36-2672

KID: 38-36-2672

1800-1849

Wild Goose Chase

Smith, Eliza

Date Made: 1800-1849

Wild Goose Chase

Creator: Smith, Eliza

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery, Applique. 4 Embroidered blocks-florals

Quilt Size: 86" x 88"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Plaid, Striped, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

Owner doesn't know anything about this quilt. It is signed: Eliza Smith - Goltho A. D. 1831 Age 11, Amen. Eliza Smith - Mendon A. D. 1831 Age 12, Amen.

38-36-2149

KID: 38-36-2149

1800-1849

Baltimore Album

Date Made: 1800-1849

Baltimore Album

Location Made: Maryland (MD) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery, Embellished flowers. Blocks 1-stuffed, 2-reversed applique.

Quilt Size: 100" x 102.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2330

KID: 38-36-2330

1800-1849

Orange Quilt

Sargent, Eliza

Date Made: 1800-1849

Orange Quilt

Creator: Sargent, Eliza

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 72" x 74"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2472

KID: 38-36-2472

1800-1849

Tulip Variation

Doty, Nan

Date Made: 1800-1849

Tulip Variation

Creator: Doty, Nan

Location Made: Oxford, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 75" x 76.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Dotted, Geometric, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2143

KID: 38-36-2143

1800-1849

Touching Stars w/...

Kelner, Mrs. E. F.

Date Made: 1800-1849

Touching Stars w/ Traponto

Creator: Kelner, Mrs. E. F.

Location Made: Sandusky, OH? Missouri? AZ? United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Reverse Applique

Quilt Size: 76" x 86"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Stuffed work

Fabrics: Cotton, Dotted, Plaid, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2408

KID: 38-36-2408

1800-1849

Rose Wreath

Roth, Mrs. Joseph

Date Made: 1800-1849

Rose Wreath

Creator: Roth, Mrs. Joseph

Location Made: Germany

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 72" x 74"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2527

KID: 38-36-2527

1850-1875

Seven Sisters

Hunter, Martha

Date Made: 1850-1875

Seven Sisters

Creator: Hunter, Martha

Location Made: "Could have been made in Arizona.", Arizona (AZ) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Whip stitch

Quilt Size: 78" x 91.25"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2269

KID: 38-36-2269

1850-1875

Log Cabin

Date Made: 1850-1875

Log Cabin

Location Made: New England United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 80" x 92.5"

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Chintz, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Paisley, Solid/plain, Striped, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2296

KID: 38-36-2296

1850-1875

5 Pointed Star

Date Made: 1850-1875

5 Pointed Star

Location Made: Texas (TX) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 58.25" x 74"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Dyed material all same weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2320

KID: 38-36-2320

1850-1875

Broderie Perse

Date Made: 1850-1875

Broderie Perse

Location Made: Georgia (GA) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 110" x 112"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain, Chintz cut outs, chintz border prints, muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

Family lore indicateds that James N. Bull, member of Sherman's army, "liberated" (looted) the quilt somewhere between Atlanta and Savannah during Gen. Sherman's infamous march to the sea.

38-36-2478

KID: 38-36-2478

1850-1875

Log Cabin

Date Made: 1850-1875

Log Cabin

Contruction: Foundation Piecing, Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 63" x 78.25"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Checked, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Paisley, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped, Shirting, muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

Binding was replaced by Bruce's mother c1965.

38-36-2502

KID: 38-36-2502

1850-1875

Spider Web; Helen...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Spider Web; Helena

Location Made: Virginia, Virginia (VA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 80" x 91"

Fabrics: Cotton, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2667

KID: 38-36-2667

1850-1875

Album quilt

Friendship Quilt-na...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Album quilt

Creator: Friendship Quilt-names signed on quilt

Location Made: Philadelphia? United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 82" x 72"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Checked, Solid/plain, Striped, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

Quilt was made for owner's great grandfather Micajah B. Laning and his wife Emma Elwell, by the ladies in his congregation. Blocks record the members of the congregation.

38-36-2744

KID: 38-36-2744

1850-1875

Friendship Quilt

Buchard, Ellen E.

Date Made: 1850-1875

Friendship Quilt

Creator: Buchard, Ellen E.

Location Made: Traverse City and Coldwater, Michigan (MI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery, Floral and pictorial. Animals, owls, children

Quilt Size: 61" x 75"

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Wool, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped, Suiting

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

Friendship quilt-only communication for the ladies to get the news and gossip. Each brought her own material and designed as they talked.

38-36-2762

KID: 38-36-2762

1850-1875

Tulip Quilt

Date Made: 1850-1875

Tulip Quilt

Location Made: In a southern state United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 80" x 94"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

Maker made quilt to pass time while husband fought in Civil War (for the south). Passed down through owner's husband's family.

38-36-2902

KID: 38-36-2902

1850-1875

Medallion

Woosley, Sarah

Date Made: 1850-1875

Medallion

Creator: Woosley, Sarah

Location Made: Kentucky (KY) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 62" x 80"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Wool, Solid/plain, Striped, Tweed, twill, homespun

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

Gift from grandmother

38-36-2950

KID: 38-36-2950

1850-1875

Whig Rose

Winn, Mary Josephin...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Whig Rose

Creator: Winn, Mary Josephine

Location Made: Zanesville, Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Reverse Applique, Whip stitch.pink fabric shirred

Quilt Size: 104" x 106"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2134

KID: 38-36-2134

1850-1875

New York Beauty Q...

Edgman, Louisa Cald...

Date Made: 1850-1875

New York Beauty Quilt

Creator: Edgman, Louisa Caldonia

Location Made: Arkansas (AR) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 77" x 79.5"

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2140

KID: 38-36-2140

1850-1875

Double Z

Bloom, Mrs. D. H.

Date Made: 1850-1875

Double Z

Creator: Bloom, Mrs. D. H.

Location Made: Beatrice, Nebraska (NE) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 68.5" x 82.25"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Solid/plain, Striped, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

Quilt found in trunk with Civil War relics. Never used.

38-36-2141

KID: 38-36-2141

1850-1875

Chips and Whetsto...

Seaman, Sophia Eskr...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Chips and Whetstone

Creator: Seaman, Sophia Eskridge

Location Made: Northwest Arkansas or SW Missouri United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 76" x 85"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Wool, Geometric, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped, Wool weight. Background fabric is Linsey-Woolsey or hand-loomed wool.

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2171

KID: 38-36-2171

1850-1875

Texas Star

Date Made: 1850-1875

Texas Star

Location Made: Near upstate, New York (NY) Canada

Quilt Size: 61.5" x 69"

Fabrics: Cotton, Velvet, Solid/plain

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2211

KID: 38-36-2211

1850-1875

Whig Rose

Ramage, Rebecca

Date Made: 1850-1875

Whig Rose

Creator: Ramage, Rebecca

Location Made: Wheeling Creek, Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Dimensional applique

Quilt Size: 83" x 91"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

Given to Esther Ann Kirkpatrick by her mother Rebecca Ramage for her marriage in 1853. Quiltmaker lived on farm in rural isolated area.

38-36-2235

KID: 38-36-2235

1850-1875

Album Quilt

Foster, Ann

Date Made: 1850-1875

Album Quilt

Creator: Foster, Ann

Location Made: North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Drawn: brown ink signed in each square

Quilt Size: 79" x 94"

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Checked, Floral, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2259

KID: 38-36-2259

1850-1875

Rose Tree

Smith, White Woman

Date Made: 1850-1875

Rose Tree

Creator: Smith, White Woman

Location Made: Texas (TX) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 79.5" x 82"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

Was given to Ruth Belle Smith after she married John Sherman Wiley and moved to New Mexico. Later they moved to Dos Cabezas, AZ (outside of Willcox) around 1906. It was given to Merrick Eirich ("Monk") Wiley who used it for a bedroll out on the ranch and when he was boxing in Calif. before...

38-36-2287

KID: 38-36-2287

1850-1875

Rolling Stones

Date Made: 1850-1875

Rolling Stones

Location Made: Lancaster, Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Inscriptions. Decorative stitches.

Quilt Size: 80" x 94"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Solid/plain

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2315

KID: 38-36-2315

1850-1875

8 Pointed Star

Littleton, Martha T...

Date Made: 1850-1875

8 Pointed Star

Creator: Littleton, Martha Tennessee

Location Made: Tennessee (TN) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 61" x 78"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Checked, Floral, Geometric, Solid/plain, Striped, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2324

KID: 38-36-2324

1850-1875

Whig Rose

Sperling, Mary Ann

Date Made: 1850-1875

Whig Rose

Creator: Sperling, Mary Ann

Location Made: Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 83" x 85.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Geometric, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2346

KID: 38-36-2346

1850-1875

Tulip

Hicks, Anna

Date Made: 1850-1875

Tulip

Creator: Hicks, Anna

Location Made: New York (NY) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 78" x 100"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2395

KID: 38-36-2395

1850-1875

Poinsettia

Goodwin, _______

Date Made: 1850-1875

Poinsettia

Creator: Goodwin, _______

Contruction: Hand Applique, Green and white thread.

Quilt Size: 82" x 82"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Dotted, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2473

KID: 38-36-2473

1850-1875

Princess Feather

Date Made: 1850-1875

Princess Feather

Location Made: Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, 10

Quilt Size: 72" x 77"

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2486

KID: 38-36-2486

1850-1875

Rare Old Tulip

Griffith, Elizabeth...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Rare Old Tulip

Creator: Griffith, Elizabeth

Location Made: Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery, Running stitch. 2 birds (one embroidered and 1 appliqued - 3" long)

Quilt Size: 85" x 94"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2501

KID: 38-36-2501

1850-1875

Irish Chain

Date Made: 1850-1875

Irish Chain

Location Made: Pennsylvania? United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 68" x 85"

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2562

KID: 38-36-2562

1850-1875

Flying Geese Meda...

Foster, Katherine L...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Flying Geese Medallion

Creator: Foster, Katherine Lloyd

Location Made: Karney, New Jersey (NJ) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 82" x 86"

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2604

KID: 38-36-2604

1850-1875

Crazy Quilt

Burton, Andalucia

Date Made: 1850-1875

Crazy Quilt

Creator: Burton, Andalucia

Location Made: New York (NY) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery, Painting, Various embroidered feather, outline, chain, etc. Cotton thread was used in construction.

Quilt Size: 67" x 68"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Silk, Satin, Velvet, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped, Brocade, men's ties

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

Maker left quilt unfinished. Her daughter, Emma Sporer (owner's grandmother), was nearly done with the quilt but died with 2 squares unfinished.

38-36-2893

KID: 38-36-2893

1850-1875

Whigs Defeat of M...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Whigs Defeat of Missouri Beauty

Location Made: Fayetteville, Arkansas (AR) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 82" x 84"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Solid/plain

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

Kept in a tree during Civil War. Stains acquired then.

38-36-2150

KID: 38-36-2150

1850-1875

Carolina Lily/Dru...

Woolf, Martha (?)

Date Made: 1850-1875

Carolina Lily/Drunkard's Patch

Creator: Woolf, Martha (?)

Location Made: Kentucky (KY) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Applique, Machine applique on stems

Quilt Size: 66.5" x 81"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

This quilt was originally two quilts. They were stored in a wardrobe, packed tightly, in a house in Tempe, AZ. The house burned in 1920. The wardrobe was burned and water soaked in and stained the two quilts. The owner's mother took the best parts of each quilt and made one quilt. They had always be...

38-36-2225

KID: 38-36-2225

1850-1875

Baltimore Album

Ladies of Emanuel C...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Baltimore Album

Creator: Ladies of Emanuel Church of Baltimore, Maryland

Location Made: Baltimore, Maryland (MD) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Reverse Applique, Dimensional applique, Embroidery, Ink drawing, Painting, Applique outlined with embroidery, satin stitch, fabric sheared for flowers and basket.

Quilt Size: 98" x 101"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Silk, Checked, Floral, Geometric, Paisley, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

Presented to Rev. Daniel Kreamer in 1856. Each lady from church mde a block. Some have name of maker on them.

38-36-2406

KID: 38-36-2406

1850-1875

Princess Feather

Felter, Anna Mary

Date Made: 1850-1875

Princess Feather

Creator: Felter, Anna Mary

Location Made: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Machine Applique, Reverse Applique

Quilt Size: 88" x 90"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

Quilt was part of maker's hope chest, made during Civil War. Has always been in the family and only used for special occasions. Maker made 4 quilts, and this is the only one that has survived.

38-36-2490

KID: 38-36-2490

1850-1875

Goblet

Date Made: 1850-1875

Goblet

Location Made: Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 64" x 78.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2532

KID: 38-36-2532

1850-1875

Friendship

Friendship Quilt-na...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Friendship

Creator: Friendship Quilt-names signed on quilt

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 82" x 80"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2678

KID: 38-36-2678

1850-1875

Crazy

Date Made: 1850-1875

Crazy

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2775

KID: 38-36-2775

1850-1875

Navy Star

Miescher, Emma

Date Made: 1850-1875

Navy Star

Creator: Miescher, Emma

Location Made: Probably Tenn., Tennessee (TN) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 84" x 64"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Dotted, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2832

KID: 38-36-2832

1850-1875

Flying Geese with...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Flying Geese with Tree of Life

Location Made: Indiana (IN) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 78.5" x 94"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Dotted, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2864

KID: 38-36-2864

1850-1875

Poinsettia Quilt

Jenkins, Emily

Date Made: 1850-1875

Poinsettia Quilt

Creator: Jenkins, Emily

Location Made: Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery, Whip stitch

Quilt Size: 78" x 80.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2147

KID: 38-36-2147

1850-1875

Wild Goose Chase

Maris, Alice

Date Made: 1850-1875

Wild Goose Chase

Creator: Maris, Alice

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 76.5" x 76.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Geometric, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2264

KID: 38-36-2264

1850-1875

Appliqued Quilt

Date Made: 1850-1875

Appliqued Quilt

Location Made: Tennessee (TN) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 74" x 80.75"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Muslin weight

Project: Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Arizona Quilt Project 1987-1989

38-36-2329

KID: 38-36-2329