1800-1849

Whig's Defeat

Date Made: 1800-1849

Whig's Defeat

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 80 inches x 90 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-28

KID: 6-3-28

1800-1849

Carpenter's Wheel...

Spencer, Lettie and...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Carpenter's Wheel

Creator: Spencer, Lettie and her daughter

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 82 inches x 83 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Quilt made by Lettie Spencer's mother.

6-3-37

KID: 6-3-37

1800-1849

Square and Points...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Square and Points

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 75 inches x 83 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Wool, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-242

KID: 6-3-242

1800-1849

Pieced Basket

Nottage, Rebecca Co...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Pieced Basket

Creator: Nottage, Rebecca Cox

Location Made: New London, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 65.5 inches x 78.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Rebecca made this quilt for her brother before she left for the gold rush in California in 1849.

6-3-539

KID: 6-3-539

1800-1849

Whole Cloth

Buell, Sapphira

Date Made: 1800-1849

Whole Cloth

Creator: Buell, Sapphira

Location Made: Martinsburgh, New York (NY) United States

Quilt Size: 81 inches x 81 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-863

KID: 6-3-863

1800-1849

Rose of Sharon

Nickels, Sophie

Date Made: 1800-1849

Rose of Sharon

Creator: Nickels, Sophie

Location Made: Connellsville, Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 90 inches x 91 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-881

KID: 6-3-881

1800-1849

Baltimore Album Q...

Cox, Mary Williamso...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Baltimore Album Quilt

Creator: Cox, Mary Williamson

Location Made: Baltimore, Maryland (MD) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 110 inches x 110 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Blocks may have been made by several people. The family were Union sympathizers but possibly slave owners. Quilt contains many references to political, religious and fraternal organizations, typical of Baltimore Album quilt genre.

6-3-900

KID: 6-3-900

1800-1849

Log Cabin

Bane, Anna

Date Made: 1800-1849

Log Cabin

Creator: Bane, Anna

Location Made: Iowa (IA) United States

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1039

KID: 6-3-1039

1800-1849

Kentucky Rose var...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Kentucky Rose variation

Location Made: Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 91.5 inches x 93 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1749

KID: 6-3-1749

1800-1849

The Meadow Lily

Date Made: 1800-1849

The Meadow Lily

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 72 inches x 86 inches

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Bought at an auction.

6-3-1896

KID: 6-3-1896

1800-1849

Feathered Star va...

Snouffer, Sarah Ran...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Feathered Star variation

Creator: Snouffer, Sarah Rannabarger

Location Made: Maryland (MD) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 98.5 inches x 100 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Chintz, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Quilt was made in 1820., brought to Missouri in 1850, brought to Iowa in 1911. It was found in a storage shed in the back yard and sold to an antique dealer.

6-3-528

KID: 6-3-528

1800-1849

Double Irish Chai...

Buell, Sapphira

Date Made: 1800-1849

Double Irish Chain

Creator: Buell, Sapphira

Location Made: Martinsburgh, New York (NY) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 76.5 inches x 79.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Won prizes three times at the Minnesota State Fair. A note attached to this quilt in 1921 said the quilt was at least 100 years old at that time.

6-3-864

KID: 6-3-864

1800-1849

Sunburst

Watson, Mrs. Willia...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Sunburst

Creator: Watson, Mrs. William

Location Made: Bakerville, Connecticut (CT) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 92 inches x 94.75 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Chintz, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1240

KID: 6-3-1240

1800-1849

Carolina Lily

Zimmerman, Mrs.

Date Made: 1800-1849

Carolina Lily

Creator: Zimmerman, Mrs.

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 66 inches x 68.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Quilt has been passed down to the first daughter since 1840.

6-3-1559

KID: 6-3-1559

1800-1849

Tulip Pattern

Ford, Mrs.

Date Made: 1800-1849

Tulip Pattern

Creator: Ford, Mrs.

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 92 inches x 94 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Stuffed work

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Entered in World's Fair in 1890 and won a prize. Present owner got the quilt because no one else wanted it.

6-3-1737

KID: 6-3-1737

1800-1849

LaFayette Orange ...

Date Made: 1800-1849

LaFayette Orange Peel

Location Made: Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 84 inches x 96 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Donated to the Nelson Pioneer Farm.

6-3-2097

KID: 6-3-2097

1800-1849

Floral With Peaco...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Floral With Peacocks

Quilt Size: 84 inches x 95 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Chintz, Print

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

The owner's mother-in-law collected antiques. This quilt was part of her collection. Part of her collection is in the Smithsonian.

6-3-244

KID: 6-3-244

1800-1849

Double Irish Chai...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Double Irish Chain

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 72 inches x 74 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-448

KID: 6-3-448

1800-1849

Counterpane

Three sisters, Jemi...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Counterpane

Creator: Three sisters, Jemiah Woodruff, R. Jane Morgan and S. Mary Withrar

Location Made: Youngstown, Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 67 inches x 80 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

The sister's made the quilt from fabric from their mother's 1818 wedding dress.

6-3-489

KID: 6-3-489

1800-1849

Star of Bethleham...

McCallister, Mary S...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Star of Bethleham variation

Creator: McCallister, Mary Stinson

Location Made: Iowa City, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 95 inches x 95 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Stuffed work

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-661

KID: 6-3-661

1800-1849

Eight Point Desig...

Symonton, Elizabeth...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Eight Point Design

Creator: Symonton, Elizabeth Cloud

Location Made: Elkhart, Indiana (IN) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 78 inches x 91 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1734

KID: 6-3-1734

1800-1849

Double Nine-Patch...

Christensen, Mary D...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Double Nine-Patch

Creator: Christensen, Mary Deala

Location Made: Missouri Valley, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 65 inches x 80 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1838

KID: 6-3-1838

1800-1849

Carpenter's Wheel...

Cunningham, Emma

Date Made: 1800-1849

Carpenter's Wheel

Creator: Cunningham, Emma

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 75 inches x 95 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Quilt was hand pieced when Emma was 15 years old. It was quilted by her granddaughter in 1980.

6-3-1974

KID: 6-3-1974

1800-1849

Bars

Date Made: 1800-1849

Bars

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 59 inches x 76 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Wool, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

The owner's mother was given this quilt by a neighbor when a brother moved in and she didn't have enough bedding. It was used until 1955.

6-3-2029

KID: 6-3-2029

1800-1849

Rose Tree

Date Made: 1800-1849

Rose Tree

Location Made: Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 90 inches x 93 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Donated to the Nelson Pioneer Farm.

6-3-2120

KID: 6-3-2120

1800-1849

Unknown - Appliqu...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Unknown - Applique

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 68 inches x 87 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Owner received the quilt from her grandfather, Edward Bowman Keller.

6-3-4

KID: 6-3-4

1800-1849

LeMoyne Star; Pur...

Quiltmaker, Unknown...

Date Made: 1800-1849

LeMoyne Star; Puritan Star; Lemon Star

Creator: Quiltmaker, Unknown

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 86.5 inches x 90.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Plaid, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project; Mary Barton Collection

6-3-172

KID: 6-3-172

1800-1849

Floral Applique

Date Made: 1800-1849

Floral Applique

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Reverse Applique

Quilt Size: 78 inches x 78 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Passed down by mother's to daughters for three generations. Not known how the quilt was first acquired.

6-3-184

KID: 6-3-184

1800-1849

Rose of Sharon va...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Rose of Sharon variation

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 81 inches x 82 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Quilt may have been made by a member of the Sam Clark family. The owner has a clipping mentioning the quilt 30 years previously as being 100 years old - meaning the quilt would have been made in 1832.

6-3-575

KID: 6-3-575

1800-1849

Nine Patch

Date Made: 1800-1849

Nine Patch

Quilt Size: 75 inches x 96 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Nancy Bolton Fisher brought the quilt from West Virginia in 1850 as a dowry.

6-3-822

KID: 6-3-822

1800-1849

Basket Flower var...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Basket Flower variation

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 85 inches x 93 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Donated to the Sioux City Public Museum.

6-3-1886

KID: 6-3-1886

1800-1849

Applique Borderie...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Applique Borderie Perse Style

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Other applique, Broderie Perse applique

Quilt Size: 71 inches x 87 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Chintz, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Purchased in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

6-3-595

KID: 6-3-595

1800-1849

Democratic Rose

Richard, Lenna

Date Made: 1800-1849

Democratic Rose

Creator: Richard, Lenna

Location Made: Corydon, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Reverse Applique

Quilt Size: 71 inches x 92 inches

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-712

KID: 6-3-712

1800-1849

Lily variation

Lytle, Jane Nichols...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Lily variation

Creator: Lytle, Jane Nicholsen

Location Made: Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 79 inches x 89 inches

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1901

KID: 6-3-1901

1800-1849

8-Pointed Star

Whisler, Anna Spitt...

Date Made: 1800-1849

8-Pointed Star

Creator: Whisler, Anna Spitter

Location Made: Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 90 inches x 90 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Unknown

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Quilt passed through five generations of family.

6-3-2266

KID: 6-3-2266

1800-1849

Double Wrench

Date Made: 1800-1849

Double Wrench

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 76 inches x 83 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Owner purchased the quilt at a flea market in the Iowa State Fairgrounds in 1978 for $12.50. In the box it said "Grandmother's old quilt". Seller bought it in Kansas .

6-3-14

KID: 6-3-14

1800-1849

Mexican Rose vari...

Keller, Nancy Dyer

Date Made: 1800-1849

Mexican Rose variation

Creator: Keller, Nancy Dyer

Location Made: Prole, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 90 inches x 94 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-80

KID: 6-3-80

1800-1849

Pennsylvania LeMo...

Quiltmaker, Unknown...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Pennsylvania LeMoyne Star

Creator: Quiltmaker, Unknown

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 88 inches x 90 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Unknown, Print, Brown setting squares have a glazed or polished finish.

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project; Mary Barton Collection

6-3-189

KID: 6-3-189

1800-1849

Checkers

Date Made: 1800-1849

Checkers

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 100 inches x 105 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Linen, Wool, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

The owner's mother-in- law collected antiques and this quilt was part of her collection.

6-3-245

KID: 6-3-245

1800-1849

Princess Feather ...

Headington, Martha ...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Princess Feather variation

Creator: Headington, Martha Jane

Location Made: Mt. Vernon, Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 72.5 inches x 80 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1095

KID: 6-3-1095

1800-1849

Puss In The Corne...

Wolf, Dorothea

Date Made: 1800-1849

Puss In The Corner

Creator: Wolf, Dorothea

Location Made: Williamsport, Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 61 inches x 89 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project; Franklin County Historical Museum Collection

Quilt was given to the Franklin County Historical Museum in Hampton, Iowa.

6-3-1131

KID: 6-3-1131

1800-1849

The Hand

Date Made: 1800-1849

The Hand

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 82 inches x 91.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Quilt is museum owned.

6-3-1314

KID: 6-3-1314

1850-1875

Nine-Patch

Date Made: 1850-1875

Nine-Patch

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 62.75 inches x 79 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Quilt was given to William Brinson and Caroline Burd in 1855 as a wedding gift.

6-3-33

KID: 6-3-33

1850-1875

Wild Goose Chase

Date Made: 1850-1875

Wild Goose Chase

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 84.5 inches x 87 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-43

KID: 6-3-43

1850-1875

Robbing Peter to ...

Quiltmaker, Unknown...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Robbing Peter to Pay Paul

Creator: Quiltmaker, Unknown

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 66 inches x 78.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Plaid, Print

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project; Mary Barton Collection

6-3-70

KID: 6-3-70

1850-1875

Seth Thomas Rose ...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Seth Thomas Rose variation

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 76.5 inches x 88.75 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-112

KID: 6-3-112

1850-1875

Unknown

Date Made: 1850-1875

Unknown

Location Made: Kansas (KS) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 101 inches x 101 inches

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting, Stuffed work

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Handed down through the family.

6-3-147

KID: 6-3-147

1850-1875

Double Nine Patch...

Burch, Mandy Margar...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Double Nine Patch

Creator: Burch, Mandy Margaret

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 68 inches x 89.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Mandy Burch died young of "Black Measles" contracted from a tramp who was found dead along the river. Her father made caskets for her, a sister and the mother who all died of the disease.

6-3-162

KID: 6-3-162

1850-1875

Chimney Sweep

Quiltmaker, Unknown...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Chimney Sweep

Creator: Quiltmaker, Unknown

Location Made: Chatsworth, Illinois (IL)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 73.75 inches x 84.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project; Mary Barton Collection

6-3-275

KID: 6-3-275

1850-1875

Double Irish Chai...

Cother, Esther

Date Made: 1850-1875

Double Irish Chain

Creator: Cother, Esther

Location Made: Gloucester United Kingdom

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 83 inches x 88 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Esther made the quilt blocks in England prior to 1858. She came to the U.S. in 1858 and to Spirit Lake, IA in 1868. She gave the blocks to her granddaughter for her high school graduation. Blocks were assembled and quilted for Mrs. Sebbert's wedding in 1941.

6-3-359

KID: 6-3-359

1850-1875

Courthouse Steps

Miller, Mary

Date Made: 1850-1875

Courthouse Steps

Creator: Miller, Mary

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 72 inches x 77 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Machine quilting

Fabrics: Linen, Silk, Wool, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Quilt was given to maker's granddaughter who then gave it to the present owner.

6-3-444

KID: 6-3-444

1850-1875

Wheel Of Fortune

Adamson, Rebecca Ma...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Wheel Of Fortune

Creator: Adamson, Rebecca Maiden

Location Made: Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 91 inches x 97 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Mother and daughter made the quilt together.

6-3-480

KID: 6-3-480

1850-1875

Moomey, Mary Magdel...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Creator: Moomey, Mary Magdelina

Location Made: Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Reverse Applique

Quilt Size: 65 inches x 78.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Brought the quilt to Iowa in 1851. Also brought a bag of dandelion seeds. She loved dandelion greens and was afraid there would be no dandelions in Iowa.

6-3-550

KID: 6-3-550

1850-1875

Wild Goose Chase ...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Wild Goose Chase variation

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 84.5 inches x 93.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-719

KID: 6-3-719

1850-1875

Union Square

Wilcox, Jane Tannen...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Union Square

Creator: Wilcox, Jane Tannen

Location Made: New Hall, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 70 inches x 82 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-780

KID: 6-3-780

1850-1875

Log Cabin

Varce, Martha Grant...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Log Cabin

Creator: Varce, Martha Grant

Contruction: Hand Piecing, 1/8 inch seam allowance.

Quilt Size: 68 inches x 78 inches

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-824

KID: 6-3-824

1850-1875

Star of LeMoyne

Date Made: 1850-1875

Star of LeMoyne

Location Made: Ames, Iowa (IA) United States

Quilt Size: 27 inches x 70 inches

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Print

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project; Mary Barton Collection

6-3-957

KID: 6-3-957

1850-1875

Album Quilt

Brafford, Elsie

Date Made: 1850-1875

Album Quilt

Creator: Brafford, Elsie

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 77 inches x 78.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

The quilt was found in a chest-of-drawers purchased at an auction in the 1940's. It was quilted by Elsie in the 1950's. Then the quilt was acquire by the sister of the person who bought the dresser.

6-3-1010

KID: 6-3-1010

1850-1875

Single Irish Chai...

McKinnis, Catherine...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Single Irish Chain

Creator: McKinnis, Catherine Jane Hughes

Location Made: Donner Lake, California (CA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 61 inches x 73 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Married in 1864 at Strawberry Point, IA. In 1864 traveled by covered wagon to California. She sewed the quilt on the way. She took leaves from the trees and used them as quilting patterns.

6-3-1031

KID: 6-3-1031

1850-1875

Wandering Foot

Butler, Mrs. W.P.

Date Made: 1850-1875

Wandering Foot

Creator: Butler, Mrs. W.P.

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Foundation Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 83 inches x 86 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1180

KID: 6-3-1180