1800-1849

Wholecloth

Davis, Sarah Petts

Date Made: 1800-1849

Wholecloth

Creator: Davis, Sarah Petts

Location Made: Sandwich, Massachusetts (MA) USA

Contruction: Hand Piecing, All hand sewn.

Quilt Size: 92 x 100

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Wool, Handwoven, Solid/plain

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

5-2-23

KID: 5-2-23

1800-1849

Unequal Nine Patc...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Unequal Nine Patch

Location Made: USA

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 65 x 83

Fabrics: Cotton, Multiple scrap

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

Given by an antique collector to the Illinois State University Museum and transferred to ISM. No maker's name in records.

5-2-64

KID: 5-2-64

1850-1875

Sunburst

Patton, Susan Organ...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Sunburst

Creator: Patton, Susan Organ ?

Location Made: Auburn, Illinois (IL) USA

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 72" x 85"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

Family thought it was made by her daughter Margaret Patton Pool (b. 1860, m. 1888) but date of quilt suggests otherwise., Coverlet made by Susan also in Museum's collection.

5-2-6

KID: 5-2-6

1850-1875

Log Cabin--Light ...

Traylor, Sarah Ohma...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Log Cabin--Light and Dark

Creator: Traylor, Sarah Ohmart

Location Made: East Frok township, Illinois (IL) USA

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 71 x 82

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Wool, Striped, Solid/plain, Geometric, callis--cotton warp, wool weft peach and tan print fabric

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

5-2-45

KID: 5-2-45

1850-1875

Oak Leaf

Dunn, Sarah Ann Eli...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Oak Leaf

Creator: Dunn, Sarah Ann Eliot

Location Made: Lucas, Illinois (IL) USA

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 66 x 80

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

5-2-49

KID: 5-2-49

1850-1875

Rose of Sharon bo...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Rose of Sharon bouquet

Location Made: Cincinatti ?, Ohio (OH) USA

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 85 x 87

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

When it was donated to ISU Museum, donor thought it might have been made in Cincinatti, OH.

5-2-66

KID: 5-2-66

1850-1875

Rose of Sharon Bo...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Rose of Sharon Bouquet

Location Made: USA

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 77 x 77

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

Donated by Dr. Edna Gueffroy to ISU Museum. No maker information collected.

5-2-72

KID: 5-2-72

1850-1875

Strip

Date Made: 1850-1875

Strip

Location Made: USA

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 66 x 84

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Wool, Handwoven, Striped, Solid/plain

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

Found in collection of Clayville Stage Coach Inn, previously belonging to Sangamon State University.

5-2-91

KID: 5-2-91

1850-1875

Log Cabin--Courth...

Miller, Elizabeth S...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Log Cabin--Courthouse Steps

Creator: Miller, Elizabeth Snell

Location Made: Aurora, Illinois (IL) USA

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Foundation Piecing

Quilt Size: 69 x 79

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Wool, Paisley, Solid/plain, Floral, drapery fabric?

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

Public records confirm that Betsy was in Aurora before 1845, when her father's will was probated. And lived there all her life.

5-2-288

KID: 5-2-288

1850-1875

Pineapple Log Cab...

Black, Sarah Vaughn...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Pineapple Log Cabin

Creator: Black, Sarah Vaughn

Location Made: Jacksonville, Illinois (IL) USA

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 68 x 86

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Wool, Solid/plain, light-weight challis

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

6 other quilts by Sarah in Museum's collection.

5-2-299

KID: 5-2-299

1850-1875

Floral wreath wit...

Jones, Elizabeth Su...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Floral wreath with grape center

Creator: Jones, Elizabeth Sutherland

Location Made: Decatur, Illinois (IL) USA

Contruction: Hand Applique, Buttonhole and whip stitch used for applique.

Quilt Size: 69" x 92"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

5-2-309

KID: 5-2-309

1850-1875

Rolling Stone var...

Fortenbaugh, Mary E...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Rolling Stone variation

Creator: Fortenbaugh, Mary Elizabeth Bryod

Location Made: Halifax?, Pennsylvania (PA) USA

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 99" x 101"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Paisley, Solid/plain, Geometric

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

Quilt brought to Illinois by her daughter in the late 1800s., 4 other quilts by quilter in Museum's collection.

5-2-314

KID: 5-2-314

1850-1875

Feathered Star

Wright, Hester Malo...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Feathered Star

Creator: Wright, Hester Malone

Location Made: near Chillicothe, Illinois (IL) USA

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 67 x 81

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

Hester was born in Ireland and came to NYC in 1847 at age 16. She worked as governess and stitched finely tucked shirts in free time. She married William Wright about 1855 and according to family, they moved to a log cabin to southwestern Marshall county, IL, soon after. Their first child was born i...

5-2-321

KID: 5-2-321

1850-1875

Checkerboard Squa...

Wright, Hester Malo...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Checkerboard Squares

Creator: Wright, Hester Malone

Location Made: near Chillicothe, Illinois (IL) USA

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Blocks are hand pieced but they are set together by machine and the borders are machine sewn.

Quilt Size: 63" x 78"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

Hester was born in Ireland and came to NYC in 1847 at age 16. She worked as a governess and sewed finely tucked shirts in her free time. She married William Wright about 1855 and moved to IL. According to family, they lived in a log cabin in southwestern Marshall County; however they are listed in t...

5-2-322

KID: 5-2-322

1850-1875

Feathered Star

Shields, Eliza Onio...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Feathered Star

Creator: Shields, Eliza Onion

Location Made: Woodland or Summum, Illinois (IL) USA

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Stars are hand sewn, and set together by machine with border.

Quilt Size: 70" x 83"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Geometric

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

Eliza and her husband came to Illinois about 1845. Her husband died in 1846 and she ran the farm with the help of her children. In the 1880 census she was living with her son Abraham and his family.

5-2-16

KID: 5-2-16

1850-1875

Hexagon Star

Forsander, Charlott...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Hexagon Star

Creator: Forsander, Charlotte ?

Location Made: Chicago ?, Illinois (IL) USA

Contruction: English template Piecing, Embroidery, Signatures and date embroidered.

Quilt Size: 60 x 75

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Silk, Solid/plain

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

Quilt was given by Miss Anna Emily Forsander (b. 1887 & d. 1975, Downers Grove) to her neighbor so family information is sketchy. Charlotte may have been her mother but haven't been able to find Charlotte Forsander in public records.

5-2-22

KID: 5-2-22

1850-1875

Cockscombs and Cu...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Cockscombs and Currants

Location Made: Kentucky (KY) USA

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 92" x 94"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Stuffed work

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

Donor, Lura Eyestone, to ISU Museum was an antique collector and she thought this quilt was made in Kentucky.

5-2-68

KID: 5-2-68

1850-1875

Nine Patch

Date Made: 1850-1875

Nine Patch

Location Made: Arthur, Illinois (IL) USA

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 65 x 78

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Wool, Solid/plain

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

Quilt purchased at sale of Arthur Amish family about 1935 by Mrs. Chris Otto, but she couldn't remember the family name when collector purchased it about 1988.

5-2-244

KID: 5-2-244

1850-1875

Wholecloth

Degge, Mary Frances...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Wholecloth

Creator: Degge, Mary Frances

Location Made: Petersburg, Illinois (IL) USA

Contruction: All handsewn.

Quilt Size: 41 x 47

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Corded, Stuffed work

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

Kept in family for 100 years and then given by their daughter, Catherine, to the Museum.

5-2-275

KID: 5-2-275

1850-1875

Scrap

Mitchell, Sally Kin...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Scrap

Creator: Mitchell, Sally Kinkaid

Location Made: Greenfield, Illinois (IL) USA

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 74" x 81"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Wool, Handwoven, Plaid, Solid/plain

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

According to family history, the wool in this quilt came from sheep raised on the family farm.

5-2-313

KID: 5-2-313

1850-1875

Roses in Basket

Date Made: 1850-1875

Roses in Basket

Location Made: USA

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 75 x 78

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

Donated by Dr. Edna Gueffroy to ISU Museum. No additional informaation about maker.

5-2-71

KID: 5-2-71

1850-1875

Wild Goose Chase

Date Made: 1850-1875

Wild Goose Chase

Location Made: USA

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 94 x 102

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Stuffed work

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Geometric

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

Quit owner believed this was made by her mother in Germany about 1860. Name of mother is not known.

5-2-87

KID: 5-2-87

1850-1875

Whig Rose Bouquet...

Peak, Matilda Campb...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Whig Rose Bouquet

Creator: Peak, Matilda Campbell

Location Made: Exeter or Franklin, Illinois (IL) USA

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 70 x 90

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Geometric

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

Family believes that Matilda made this quilt when she was 14 years old in 1850. At that time she was living near Exeter, Scott Co. After her marriage she moved to Franklin, Morgan Co.

5-2-116

KID: 5-2-116

1850-1875

Central Rose of S...

Claypool, A. B. gra...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Central Rose of Sharon with 4 large leaves

Creator: Claypool, A. B. grandmother

Location Made: Indiana (IN) USA

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 99" x 98"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Stuffed work

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Floral, Geometric

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

Quilt made by great grandmother of A. B. Claypool of Muncie, IN, probably made in IN or IL.

5-2-282

KID: 5-2-282

1850-1875

Eagle applique

Ferris, Helen Gilch...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Eagle applique

Creator: Ferris, Helen Gilchrist

Location Made: Hills Grove, Illinois (IL) USA

Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 93" x 97"

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Geometric

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

Helen Gilchrist was born in VT and came to Hill's Grove,IL, with her parents in 1837. From 1843 to 1849 she went to a school for young ladies in NY operated by her aunt, Miriam Holten, and this quilt was probably made while she was at school. When she returned to IL she married Leonard T. Ferris in ...

5-2-287

KID: 5-2-287

1850-1875

Star of Bethlehem...

Timmons, Mary Argan...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Star of Bethlehem

Creator: Timmons, Mary Arganbright ?

Location Made: Wyoming, Illinois (IL) USA

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 81 x 91

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Dotted, Striped, Solid/plain, Floral, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Mourning Prints

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

Family believed that it was made by Susannah Tweed Arganbright (1820-1876 OH) and Eliza Eagleston (1859-?)in Stark Co., IL. There is no record of Sarah living in IL, although Eliza lived there all her life. It was more likely made by her Susannah's daughter, Mary Arganbright Timmons, who was a cousi...

5-2-293

KID: 5-2-293

1850-1875

Sunflower

Black, Sarah Vaughn...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Sunflower

Creator: Black, Sarah Vaughn

Location Made: Jacksonville, Illinois (IL) USA

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 81 x 100

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

6 other quilts by Sarah in Museum's collection.

5-2-301

KID: 5-2-301

1850-1875

Evening Star

Heitzman, Rosella M...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Evening Star

Creator: Heitzman, Rosella M. Schoenstine

Location Made: Springfield, Illinois (IL) USA

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 57 x 75

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Multiple scrap

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

Information on quiltmaker from family has not yet been varified in public records., Family reports that Rosella immigrated via sailing vessel to New Orleans and then to Springfield.

5-2-302

KID: 5-2-302

1850-1875

Scrap

Foster, Matilda Ann...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Scrap

Creator: Foster, Matilda Ann Jones

Location Made: Mt. Zion, Illinois (IL) USA

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 59 x 83

Fabrics: Wool, Handwoven, Plaid, Solid/plain

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

5-2-310

KID: 5-2-310

1850-1875

Nine Patch

Kauffman, Catherine...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Nine Patch

Creator: Kauffman, Catherine Beachy

Location Made: Arthur, Illinois (IL) USA

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 66 x 79

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Wool, Handwoven, Solid/plain

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

Catherine is probably the maker, but this is not certain.

5-2-1

KID: 5-2-1

1850-1875

Printed wholeclot...

Fulkerson, Cornelia...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Printed wholecloth

Creator: Fulkerson, Cornelia Russell ?

Location Made: Jerseyville, Illinois (IL) USA

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Printed wholecloth with one seam down center. Appears to be a block print and could have been printed in India.

Quilt Size: 100 x 123

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Paisley

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

Family thought it was made in the mid 1800s by a member of the Fulkerson family. Cornelia is the most likely maker or her mother Jane Russell. Machine stitching on binding suggests a later date., Another quilt in Museum's collection.

5-2-13

KID: 5-2-13

1850-1875

Scrap

Withrow, Polly Penn...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Scrap

Creator: Withrow, Polly Pennington

Location Made: Arrington township, Illinois (IL) USA

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 68 x 80

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Wool, Handwoven, Solid/plain, wool weft and tan cotton warp--twill weave

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

Polly was also known as Mary. Polly lived in Wayne county before her marriage and until 1877 when the couple moved to nearby Clinton County. According to the family this quilt was made in Wayne County and that is consistent with the probable date of the quilt.

5-2-18

KID: 5-2-18

1850-1875

Unequal Nine Patc...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Unequal Nine Patch

Location Made: Arthur, Illinois (IL) USA

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 70 x 79

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Wool, Handwoven, Solid/plain, alternating-warp-color weaving

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

Collector said quilt was from the Arthur Amish community, maker unknown.

5-2-249

KID: 5-2-249

1850-1875

Whig Rose variati...

Hudson, Elizabeth L...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Whig Rose variation

Creator: Hudson, Elizabeth L. Gary

Location Made: Carrolton, Illinois (IL) USA

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 80" x 82"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Checked, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

Elizabeth Gary was born in KY and was married to Thomas Hudson in Greene County, IL, in 1849. In the 1850 census, her mother Nancy Gary was living with them and she may have worked on this quilt. Sometime between 1860 and 1870 the couple moved to Menard Co. Elizabeth lived most of her life near Crof...

5-2-285

KID: 5-2-285

1850-1875

Star Within Star

Date Made: 1850-1875

Star Within Star

Location Made: Illinois (IL) USA

Contruction: Hand Piecing, English template Piecing, Papers still based into quilt.

Quilt Size: 68" x 84"

Fabrics: Silk, Plaid, Solid/plain, Multiple scrap, velvet, satin, brocade

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

Donated by Gundry Law Office in Galena. Could have been left in an estate. Donor said it was made by an early pioneer of Jo Daviess County. Her husband was a lieutenant in Black Hawk War (1832)

5-2-304

KID: 5-2-304

1850-1875

Oak Leaf

Fortenbaugh, Mary E...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Oak Leaf

Creator: Fortenbaugh, Mary Elizabeth Byrod

Location Made: Halifax, Pennsylvania (PA) USA

Contruction: Hand Applique, Whip stitch applique

Quilt Size: 92 x 92

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Floral

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

Quilt was brought to Illinois in the late 1800s by maker's daughter, Mary Fortenbaugh Mather., 4 other quilts by Mary in Museum's collection.

5-2-315

KID: 5-2-315

1850-1875

Blazing Star

Fortenbaugh, Mary E...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Blazing Star

Creator: Fortenbaugh, Mary E. Byrod

Location Made: Halifax, Illinois (IL) USA

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Circular block set in white background. Points are appliqued.

Quilt Size: 92 x 96

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

Of Mary's 5 quilts in the Museum, this is the only one with any machine stitching (used on binding) and therefore could be later than others., See other 4 quilts by Mary in Museum's collection.

5-2-316

KID: 5-2-316

1850-1875

Laurel Wreath

Fortenbaugh, Mary E...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Laurel Wreath

Creator: Fortenbaugh, Mary E. Byrod

Location Made: Halifax, Pennsylvania (PA) USA

Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery, Stems of berries are embroidered with gold wool thread in chain stitch.

Quilt Size: 101" x 104"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

Brought to Illinois by maker's daughter in the late 1800s., 4 other quilts by her in Museum's collection.

5-2-317

KID: 5-2-317

1850-1875

Sunburst

Russell, Jane Richa...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Sunburst

Creator: Russell, Jane Richards ?

Location Made: Jerseyville, Illinois (IL) USA

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand-pieced circles set into plain white background.

Quilt Size: 41 x 41

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Floral

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

Family thought quilt was made much earlier and brought to IL from TN; however style and fabrics indicate a date about 1855 when the family had already moved to IL. After Jane's husband died, she lived with her daughter Cornelia and her husband, William Fulkerson. Sadie was Jane's granddaughter, born...

5-2-11

KID: 5-2-11

1850-1875

Seven Stars (LAC ...

James, Mary Ellen M...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Seven Stars (LAC 8)

Creator: James, Mary Ellen McLain

Location Made: Meredosia, Illinois (IL) USA

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 68 x 82

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Multiple scrap

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

Quilt was given to maker's sister, Alice McLain Wade, and passed down in her family., Quilter's husband cut out all the pieces for this quilt. He was a disabled Civil War veteran.

5-2-54

KID: 5-2-54

1850-1875

Album

Combs, Virgina Prim...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Album

Creator: Combs, Virgina Primm

Location Made: Tallula, Illinois (IL) USA

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Smaller version of Album block used as cornerstones of sashing.

Quilt Size: 69 x 85

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Multiple scrap

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

Virginia Primm was born near Rock Creek in Menard County, married there, and in the 1880 census she was listed in Talulla, Menard Co. Virginia was married to Amos Combs June 19, 1868. Since Virginia's name and her husband's are the only full names on the quilt and the only date is 1868, quilt may ha...

5-2-92

KID: 5-2-92

1850-1875

Whig Rose Bouquet...

Turley, Elizabeth T...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Whig Rose Bouquet

Creator: Turley, Elizabeth Trodge

Location Made: Waverly, Illinois (IL) USA

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 67 x 83

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

Quilt was handed down from daughter to daughter until it was purchased by Jeff Augustine from great great grandduaghter Cheryl Ann Long and given to the Museum.

5-2-109

KID: 5-2-109

1850-1875

Hidden Star

Pasfield, Hathaway ...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Hidden Star

Creator: Pasfield, Hathaway Pickrell

Location Made: Springfield, Illinois (IL) USA

Contruction: Hand Piecing, English template Piecing

Quilt Size: 70 x 78

Fabrics: Silk, Solid/plain, Multiple scrap

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

Found in the attic of Hattie's house by her great great grandduaghter. Could have been made by Hattie or her mother-in-law Mary., See two other quilts possibly by Hattie in Museum's collection.

5-2-111

KID: 5-2-111

1850-1875

Dutch Rose variat...

Black, Sarah Vaughn...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Dutch Rose variation

Creator: Black, Sarah Vaughn

Location Made: Jacksonville, Illinois (IL) USA

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 80 x 96

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

Quilter was born in KY and moved to IL in 1853 when she was married. Difficult to know if this quilt was made before or after she came to IL. It is probably the oldest of the seven in the Museum's collection that were made by her. Stuffed quilting was being done in IL in the 1850s. However, if she m...

5-2-297

KID: 5-2-297

1850-1875

Peony and Bud

Perisho, Elizabeth ...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Peony and Bud

Creator: Perisho, Elizabeth Wells

Location Made: near Paris, Illinois (IL) USA

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 98" x 101"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

Elizabeth made quilt when she was 16. It was her favorite quilt and she used it very little.

5-2-305

KID: 5-2-305

1850-1875

Rose of Sharon

Tatman, Caroline Ho...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Rose of Sharon

Creator: Tatman, Caroline Honselman

Location Made: Monticello, Illinois (IL) USA

Contruction: Hand Applique, Whip stitch applique.

Quilt Size: 86" x 89"

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Geometric

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

5-2-15

KID: 5-2-15

1850-1875

Basket

Date Made: 1850-1875

Basket

Location Made: Illinois (IL) USA

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Hand pieced basket with appliqued handle.

Quilt Size: 79" x 94"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

Donor believed it was made by Allie Cooper English about 1810 as part of her hope chest. However, basket pattern and colors are more typical of quilts made about 1850-70. Allie died in 1833 so this may have been made by someone in the next generation--probably donor's grandmother. English name is co...

5-2-20

KID: 5-2-20

1850-1875

Tulips

Engelman, Carolyn B...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Tulips

Creator: Engelman, Carolyn Brockmeier

Location Made: Greenwood, Illinois (IL) USA

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 77 x 77

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

Carolyn came to US from Prussia in 1864 and was married to Casson Engleman in 1869 in Madison County. They moved to Christian County and was listed there in the 1880 census with 4 children. According to the family 10 children lived to adulthood.

5-2-21

KID: 5-2-21

1850-1875

Scrap Quilt

Yoder, Magdalena Fi...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Scrap Quilt

Creator: Yoder, Magdalena Fisher

Location Made: Arthur, Illinois (IL) USA

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 63 x 74

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Wool, Handwoven, Solid/plain

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

See book: Illinois Amish Quilts, p. 24-25., See 1998.152.18, 19 and 2001.56

5-2-46

KID: 5-2-46

1850-1875

Tulips in Pot

Kaiser, Katherine S...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Tulips in Pot

Creator: Kaiser, Katherine Schleising

Location Made: Mendota, Illinois (IL) USA

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Applique, Machine appliqued with running stitch, blocks pieced together by hand. Floral arrow designs appliqued in cornerstones of sashing.

Quilt Size: 70 x 82

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

5-2-62

KID: 5-2-62

1850-1875

Nine Patch

Otto, Barbara Yoder...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Nine Patch

Creator: Otto, Barbara Yoder ?

Location Made: Arthur, Illinois (IL) USA

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 62 x 80

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Wool, Handwoven, Other, alternating-warp-color plain weave

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

Passed down in the family of Fred N. Schrock. Probably made by one of his great grandmothers. Three were in Illinois before 1871 and Barbara Otto is most likely maker.

5-2-218

KID: 5-2-218

1850-1875

Triple Irish Chai...

Black, Sarah Vaughn...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Triple Irish Chain variation

Creator: Black, Sarah Vaughn

Location Made: Jacksonville, Illinois (IL) USA

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Some green squares are hand appliqued onto white background. Entirely handsewn.

Quilt Size: 81 x 94

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

Quiltmaker came to Illinois in 1853 from Kentucky when she was married. Style of quilt suggests it was made after she came to IL but may have been made in KY., 6 other quilts in Museum's collection.

5-2-296

KID: 5-2-296

1850-1875

Peony and Feather...

Fortenbaugh, Mary E...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Peony and Feather

Creator: Fortenbaugh, Mary E. Byrod

Location Made: Halifax, Pennsylvania (PA) USA

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 91 x 91

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

Made before her marriage in 1862. She was 24. The quilt was brought to Illinois by her daughter who moved there in the late 1880s.

5-2-318

KID: 5-2-318

1876-1900

Thousand Pyramids...

Archibald, Mary Jan...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Thousand Pyramids

Creator: Archibald, Mary Jane Bleakley

Location Made: Cisne, Illinois (IL) USA

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Foundation Piecing, All hand sewn.

Quilt Size: 71 x 85

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Wool, Striped, Plaid, Solid/plain, Multiple scrap

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

Maker's husband had a large general store in Cisne., Another quilt in Museum's collection by her.

5-2-29

KID: 5-2-29

1876-1900

Diamond One Patch...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Diamond One Patch

Location Made: Mt. Sterling, Illinois (IL) USA

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 64 x 73

Fabrics: Cotton, Multiple scrap

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

Helen Perry (never married) gave the quilt to a friend. Probably made by her mother or grandmother, named Julia?

5-2-47

KID: 5-2-47

1876-1900

Crazy

Date Made: 1876-1900

Crazy

Location Made: USA

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery, Various embroidery stitches along seamlines, chenille flowers, etc.

Quilt Size: 63" x 63

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Silk, Multiple scrap, velvet, satin, brocade, plush

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

Probably made by someone in the Fleming family as well as her friends. Different styles of stitching suggests that this is a friendship quilt.

5-2-67

KID: 5-2-67

1876-1900

Log Cabin

Date Made: 1876-1900

Log Cabin

Location Made: USA

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Not foundation pieced.

Quilt Size: 66 x 78

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Multiple scrap, Conversation Prints

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

Donated to ISU Museum by Miss Ruth Stroud who thought it was made in Elkens, southern Illinois, ca. 1895.

5-2-73

KID: 5-2-73

1876-1900

Roman Stripe

Date Made: 1876-1900

Roman Stripe

Location Made: USA

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Foundation Piecing, Embroidery, Feather stitced with black along horizontal seams and with white along vertical black strips.

Quilt Size: 63 x 67

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Silk, Solid/plain, Multiple scrap, Many satin ribbons

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

Found in the collection of the Clayville State Coach Stop.

5-2-89

KID: 5-2-89

1876-1900

Crazy

ladies of Centralia...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Crazy

Creator: ladies of Centralia Christian Church

Location Made: Centralia, Illinois (IL) USA

Contruction: Embroidery, Many names of people and businesses in Centralia writen in embroidery on top. Many decorative stitches outline patches.

Quilt Size: 74 x 79

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

Purchased for Museum by the 1877 Fund.

5-2-113

KID: 5-2-113

1876-1900

Hexagonal Star

Ferguson, Sarah Irv...

Date Made: 1876-1900

Hexagonal Star

Creator: Ferguson, Sarah Irvin

Location Made: Springfield, Illinois (IL) USA

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Foundation Piecing, Top was pieced independent of foundation. Border was quilted to batting and then handsewn to top.

Quilt Size: 62 x 75

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Machine quilting

Fabrics: Silk, Striped, Plaid, Solid/plain, Multiple scrap, satin, rep, and brocade

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Illinois State Museum Collection

Quilter's husband was a builder who died in 1842 leaving her with three children. Her oldest son, Benjamin H., became an attorney and friend of Abraham Lincoln. In 1880 she was living with her daughter and son-in-law, Jacob Bunn, who was the President of the Illinois Watch Company., Two other quilts...

5-2-279

KID: 5-2-279