c1930

Hexagon Mosaic

Date Made: c1930

Hexagon Mosaic

Location Made: United States

Quilt Size: 71 3/4" x 87 1/2"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Detroit Historical Museum Collection

12-8-7680

KID: 12-8-7680

1930-1949

Campfire Girl Sym...

Baird, Mrs. Grace

Date Made: 1930-1949

Campfire Girl Symbols

Creator: Baird, Mrs. Grace

Location Made: Detroit, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 69" x 88 3/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Detroit Historical Museum Collection

This campfire group was part of a religious education program at Centenary ME Chuch in Delray. The girls were first generation Americans of Hungarian parents. Donor was leader, guardian of the group. The quilt was put together and quilted by her mother Mrs. Grace Baird., Center block is symbol of De...

12-8-4136

KID: 12-8-4136

1901-1929

Nine Patch

Hagadorn, Edith; L....

Date Made: 1901-1929

Nine Patch

Creator: Hagadorn, Edith; L., Mrs. Wade

Location Made: Cheboygan, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 17 5/8" x 26 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Detroit Historical Museum Collection

The quilt was made by the donor's mother.

12-8-7629

KID: 12-8-7629

1901-1929

Double Irish Chai...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Double Irish Chain

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 75" x 80 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Detroit Historical Museum Collection

12-8-7648

KID: 12-8-7648

1901-1929

Tobacco Ribbon bl...

Davidson, Julia E.

Date Made: 1901-1929

Tobacco Ribbon block

Creator: Davidson, Julia E.

Location Made: Bay City, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Embroidery

Quilt Size: 55 1/2" x 64 1/2"

Fabrics: Silk

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Detroit Historical Museum Collection

12-8-7663

KID: 12-8-7663

1901-1929

Cherry Basket Fr...

Hickory Island Aid ...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Cherry Basket Freindship Quilt

Creator: Hickory Island Aid Society, Unionville, MI

Location Made: United States

Quilt Size: 64 1/2" x 83 1/4"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Detroit Historical Museum Collection

12-8-8036

KID: 12-8-8036

1901-1929

Signature quilt

Women of the Centra...

Date Made: 1901-1929

Signature quilt

Creator: Women of the Central M.E. Church

Location Made: Detroit, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 81" x 83"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Detroit Historical Museum Collection

12-8-7681

KID: 12-8-7681

1901-1929

Diamonds

Date Made: 1901-1929

Diamonds

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 18 3/4" x 29 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Detroit Historical Museum Collection

12-8-7643

KID: 12-8-7643

1901-1929

Flannel Flag and ...

Ferguson, Amelia

Date Made: 1901-1929

Flannel Flag and Baseball Player, Tobacco Premiums

Creator: Ferguson, Amelia

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 54 1/8" x 69 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Flannel, Premium type, Printed with full size baseball figures including their last name, league and team affiliation. Rectangle patches in the center row are printed with U.S. flag and alternating with a Union Jack Flag.

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Detroit Historical Museum Collection

12-8-7676

KID: 12-8-7676

1876-1900

Milky Way variati...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Milky Way variation

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 89 1/2" x 90"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Detroit Historical Museum Collection

12-8-7656

KID: 12-8-7656

1876-1900

Crazy

Munger, Frances A.

Date Made: 1876-1900

Crazy

Creator: Munger, Frances A.

Location Made: Detroit, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery, Open/Dimensional work

Quilt Size: 63 3/8" x 75"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Silk, Velvet

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Detroit Historical Museum Collection

12-8-7664

KID: 12-8-7664

1876-1900

Grandmother's Fan...

Vinton, Mrs. Emma

Date Made: 1876-1900

Grandmother's Fan

Creator: Vinton, Mrs. Emma

Location Made: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 68 3/4" x 76 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Wool

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Detroit Historical Museum Collection

12-8-7667

KID: 12-8-7667

1876-1900

Log Cabin Barn Ra...

Jeffers, Betsy Todd...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Log Cabin Barn Raising

Creator: Jeffers, Betsy Todd

Location Made: Kalamazoo, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 69 1/8" x 74 3/8"

Fabrics: Silk

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Detroit Historical Museum Collection

12-8-7670

KID: 12-8-7670

1876-1900

Abigail Adams Cra...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Abigail Adams Crazy quilt

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery, Ink drawing/Painting

Quilt Size: 64 1/2" x 65"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Silk, Velvet, Center patch of green brocade came from the inaugural gown of Abigail Adams who embroidered her name on the patch of material.

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Detroit Historical Museum Collection

B. Field married George Porter Floyd. They had two children, Carrie L. Floyd and Frank Harris Floyd (donors father). Both of these people are now dead. Quilt given to donor by Carrie L. Floyd before her death in Boston (about 1940 together with the history as she knew it.) History per R.K. Floyd acc...

12-8-7687

KID: 12-8-7687

1876-1900

Detroit Commercia...

Members of People's...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Detroit Commercial Business Embroiderd Quilt

Creator: Members of People's Church

Location Made: Detroit, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 51" x 72"

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Detroit Historical Museum Collection

Donor's maiden name, Mabel Dickerson, b. 1887 appears on quilt. She is the daughter of George E. and Maggie Dickerson whose names are also on the quilt.

12-8-7688

KID: 12-8-7688

1876-1900

Star of Bethlehem...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Star of Bethlehem

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 66" x 74"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Detroit Historical Museum Collection

12-8-7695

KID: 12-8-7695

1876-1900

Sawtooth

Brainerd, Rhoda May...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Sawtooth

Creator: Brainerd, Rhoda Maynard

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 76 1/2" x 86 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Detroit Historical Museum Collection

Pieced by donor's maternal grandmother. Donor remembers the use of it.

12-8-7645

KID: 12-8-7645

1876-1900

Crazy

Lomas, Adelaide F.

Date Made: 1876-1900

Crazy

Creator: Lomas, Adelaide F.

Location Made: Detroit, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery, Ink drawing/Painting

Quilt Size: 64 1/2" x 65 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Silk, Velvet

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Detroit Historical Museum Collection

12-8-7666

KID: 12-8-7666

1876-1900

Thousand Pinwheel...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Thousand Pinwheels

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 67 1/2" x 74 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Detroit Historical Museum Collection

12-8-7650

KID: 12-8-7650

1876-1900

Crazy

Date Made: 1876-1900

Crazy

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery, Ink drawing/Painting

Quilt Size: 54 1/2" x 55"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Silk, Velvet, Solid/plain

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Detroit Historical Museum Collection

12-8-7651

KID: 12-8-7651

1876-1900

Star of Bethlehem...

Brainerd, Rhoda May...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Star of Bethlehem with Stars and Moons in half blocks

Creator: Brainerd, Rhoda Maynard

Location Made: United States

Quilt Size: 82 1/2" x 83 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Detroit Historical Museum Collection

12-8-7655

KID: 12-8-7655

1876-1900

Log Cabin Barn Ra...

Chope, Elizabeth

Date Made: 1876-1900

Log Cabin Barn Raising

Creator: Chope, Elizabeth

Location Made: Detroit, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 61" x 61 3/4"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Silk, Velvet

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Detroit Historical Museum Collection

12-8-7660

KID: 12-8-7660

1876-1900

Crazy Quilt

Date Made: 1876-1900

Crazy Quilt

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery, Open/Dimensional work

Quilt Size: 65" x 66 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Silk, Velvet

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Detroit Historical Museum Collection

Lancelot Younghusband is first listed in the Detroit City Directory in 1872/3 as Physician and president of the Homeopathic College at 3 Gratiot, his house was at 61 Adams. By the early 1880s his address was listed at 79 Elizabeth W. The 1898 city directory, p. 1580, lists Lancelot's death date as 8...

12-8-7662

KID: 12-8-7662

1876-1900

Art Deco Fans

Brazeal, Mary

Date Made: 1876-1900

Art Deco Fans

Creator: Brazeal, Mary

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 68 1/4" x 87 1/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Detroit Historical Museum Collection

12-8-7685

KID: 12-8-7685

1876-1900

Crazy

Scholes, Mrs. Richa...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Crazy

Creator: Scholes, Mrs. Richard

Location Made: Detroit, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Ink drawing/Painting

Quilt Size: 70 1/2" x 82"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Silk, Velvet

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Detroit Historical Museum Collection

Made by donor's maternal grandmother., Has patches with pictures of Columbian Exposition World's Fair, 1893.

12-8-7689

KID: 12-8-7689

1876-1900

Bars

Date Made: 1876-1900

Bars

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 34 1/4" x 41 1/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Detroit Historical Museum Collection

12-8-7639

KID: 12-8-7639

1876-1900

Birds in Air

Date Made: 1876-1900

Birds in Air

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 31 3/4" x 37 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Detroit Historical Museum Collection

12-8-7640

KID: 12-8-7640

1876-1900

Log Cabin, Straig...

Cutler, Amanda Lorr...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Log Cabin, Straight Furrows

Creator: Cutler, Amanda Lorraine

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 64 1/2" x 71 1/2"

Fabrics: Silk, Velvet

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Detroit Historical Museum Collection

12-8-7646

KID: 12-8-7646

1876-1900

Cactus Baskets

Date Made: 1876-1900

Cactus Baskets

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 72" x 82"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Detroit Historical Museum Collection

The quilt originally belonged to donor's grandmother, Mrs. John Bauer of Detroit, c1855

12-8-7678

KID: 12-8-7678

1876-1900

Variable Star

Date Made: 1876-1900

Variable Star

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 43" x 45"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Detroit Historical Museum Collection

12-8-7633

KID: 12-8-7633

1876-1900

Alternating Solid...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Alternating Solid and Pieced Diamonds with Diamond Pieced Border

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Silk

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Detroit Historical Museum Collection

12-8-7642

KID: 12-8-7642

1876-1900

Roman Square

Date Made: 1876-1900

Roman Square

Location Made: Coldwater, Michigan (MI)

Quilt Size: 40 1/2" x 64 1/4"

Fabrics: Silk

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Detroit Historical Museum Collection

The 1883 Michigan State Gazetteer, p. 407 lists Fox and Chapman (Harlan M. Fox, Dyce Chapman) Jewelers.

12-8-7677

KID: 12-8-7677

1876-1900

Diamond Star

Date Made: 1876-1900

Diamond Star

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 72 1/8" x 80 1/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Detroit Historical Museum Collection

The original owner of the quilt was the donor's grandmother, Mrs. John Baur, c1855.

12-8-7679

KID: 12-8-7679

1876-1900

Sawtooth

Date Made: 1876-1900

Sawtooth

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 35 1/2" x 39 1/4"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Striped

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Detroit Historical Museum Collection

12-8-7637

KID: 12-8-7637

1876-1900

Sawtooth

Date Made: 1876-1900

Sawtooth

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 27 1/4" x 38 3/4"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Detroit Historical Museum Collection

Donated with a doll carriage and other doll bedding.

12-8-7641

KID: 12-8-7641

1876-1900

Variation of Cats...

Haase, Sophia

Date Made: 1876-1900

Variation of Cats and Mice with Sawtooth Border

Creator: Haase, Sophia

Location Made: Illinois (IL)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 32" x 49 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Detroit Historical Museum Collection

12-8-7644

KID: 12-8-7644

1876-1900

Blazing Star

O'Hara, Margaret

Date Made: 1876-1900

Blazing Star

Creator: O'Hara, Margaret

Location Made: Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 75" x 85"

Fabrics: Cotton, Print

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Detroit Historical Museum Collection

12-8-7675

KID: 12-8-7675

1876-1900

Kentucky Rose

Date Made: 1876-1900

Kentucky Rose

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 101" x 100"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Detroit Historical Museum Collection

12-8-7693

KID: 12-8-7693

1850-1890

Baby Blocks

Barnard, Jospehine

Date Made: 1850-1890

Baby Blocks

Creator: Barnard, Jospehine

Location Made: Detroit, Michigan (MI)

Quilt Size: 53 1/2" x 56 1/2"

Fabrics: Silk, Velvet

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Detroit Historical Museum Collection

Interlining of patches for the top is of plain paper, letters, envelopes, invoices and business letterhead of "Moran, Barnard & Moran, Detroit." A law firm.

12-8-7661

KID: 12-8-7661

1850-1875

Irish Chain with ...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Irish Chain with Sawtooth Border

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 33 1/2" x 40"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Detroit Historical Museum Collection

12-8-7634

KID: 12-8-7634

1850-1875

Lily and Tulip va...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Lily and Tulip variation

Location Made: New York (NY)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 79 1/2" x 84 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Detroit Historical Museum Collection

12-8-7682

KID: 12-8-7682

1850-1875

Birds in Air

Schegel, Mrs. Karl

Date Made: 1850-1875

Birds in Air

Creator: Schegel, Mrs. Karl

Location Made: Lapeer, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 32 1/2" x 34"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Detroit Historical Museum Collection

Donor's son Henry Schlegel, was once mayor of Lapeer for three terms. Museum records do not indictae if the quilt was made for Henry or her daughter.

12-8-7631

KID: 12-8-7631

1850-1875

Cockscomb and Tul...

Stover, Rebecca Ame...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Cockscomb and Tulips sprays with border of baskets with original flower

Creator: Stover, Rebecca Ames

Location Made: Chicago, Illinois (IL)

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery, Open/Dimensional work

Quilt Size: 83 1/2" x 85 1/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Detroit Historical Museum Collection

12-8-7653

KID: 12-8-7653

1850-1875

Bars

Dusenbury, Caroline...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Bars

Creator: Dusenbury, Caroline

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 73" x 88"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Detroit Historical Museum Collection

12-8-7659

KID: 12-8-7659

1850-1875

Princess Feather

LaBarr, Mrs. Willia...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Princess Feather

Creator: LaBarr, Mrs. William

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 76 1/4" x 80 1/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Detroit Historical Museum Collection

12-8-7691

KID: 12-8-7691

1850-1875

Album

Date Made: 1850-1875

Album

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 32 3/4" x 36"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Detroit Historical Museum Collection

12-8-7636

KID: 12-8-7636

1850-1875

Log Cabin

Williams, Hannah G....

Date Made: 1850-1875

Log Cabin

Creator: Williams, Hannah G.

Location Made: United States

Quilt Size: 14 1/4" x 14 1/4"

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Silk, Velvet

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Detroit Historical Museum Collection

12-8-7638

KID: 12-8-7638

1850-1875

Whig Rose

Parshall, Mrs. Hugo...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Whig Rose

Creator: Parshall, Mrs. Hugo

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 82 1/2" x 87"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Detroit Historical Museum Collection

12-8-7665

KID: 12-8-7665

1850-1875

North Carolina Li...

Schegel, Mrs. Karl

Date Made: 1850-1875

North Carolina Lily with Flying Geese

Creator: Schegel, Mrs. Karl

Location Made: Detroit, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 39" x 40"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Detroit Historical Museum Collection

Donor's son Henry Schlegel, was once mayor of Lapeer for three terms. Museum records do not indicate if the quilt was made for Henry or her daughter., Donor's son Henry Schlegel, was once mayor of Lapeer for three terms. Museum records do not indictae if the quilt was made for Henry or her daughter....

12-8-7632

KID: 12-8-7632

1850-1875

Jack-in-the-Pulpi...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Jack-in-the-Pulpit

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 55 1/2" x 70"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Detroit Historical Museum Collection

12-8-7657

KID: 12-8-7657

1850-1875

Trousseau Quilt

Ayers, Lucy Augusta...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Trousseau Quilt

Creator: Ayers, Lucy Augusta

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 80 1/2" x 80 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Detroit Historical Museum Collection

12-8-7658

KID: 12-8-7658

1850-1875

Log Cabin Straigh...

Dusenbury, Caroline...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Log Cabin Straight Furrow

Creator: Dusenbury, Caroline

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 68 3/8" x 76"

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Silk

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Detroit Historical Museum Collection

12-8-7668

KID: 12-8-7668

1850-1875

Friendship Chain

Date Made: 1850-1875

Friendship Chain

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 76 1/2" x 93 1/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Detroit Historical Museum Collection

12-8-7684

KID: 12-8-7684

1850-1875

Floral Applique B...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Floral Applique Blocks

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 74 1/2" x 78 5/8"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Detroit Historical Museum Collection

12-8-7694

KID: 12-8-7694

1800-1849

Appliqued wreath ...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Appliqued wreath with vine border

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 96" x 95 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Detroit Historical Museum Collection

12-8-7647

KID: 12-8-7647

1800-1849

Tree of Life

Mumford, Mary

Date Made: 1800-1849

Tree of Life

Creator: Mumford, Mary

Location Made: Newport, Rhode Island (RI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 107" x 110"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Chintz

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Detroit Historical Museum Collection

12-8-7692

KID: 12-8-7692

1800-1849

Puss in the Corne...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Puss in the Corner

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 76 3/4" x 92 1/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Detroit Historical Museum Collection

12-8-7649

KID: 12-8-7649

1800-1849

White on White wi...

House, Clarissa

Date Made: 1800-1849

White on White with Lace edging

Creator: House, Clarissa

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 88" x 95 1/2"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Detroit Historical Museum Collection

Donated by maker's great-great-granddaughter.

12-8-7654

KID: 12-8-7654

1800-1849

Nine Patch

Date Made: 1800-1849

Nine Patch

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 68 1/2" x 80 1/4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Quilt is an example of the printed cottons of 1825-1840s period including toiles, rainbow and warp print like pattern.

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Detroit Historical Museum Collection

12-8-7690

KID: 12-8-7690

1800-1849

Baby Quilt

Date Made: 1800-1849

Baby Quilt

Location Made: Adrain, Michigan (MI)

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 35" x 42 3/8"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Michigan Quilt Project; Detroit Historical Museum Collection

Believed to have belonged to donor's father, Edgar B. Drury (born 1844) near Adrian, MI. On August 25, 1869 he married Sarah Morse (born in Detroit in 1848). Sarah's father, Stephen B. Morse, came to Detroit in 1835.

12-8-7630

KID: 12-8-7630