1750

Star

Williams, Sarrah

Date Made: 1750

Star

Creator: Williams, Sarrah

Location Made: North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 71" x 84"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Quilt was passed down through seven generations to the eldest daughter, Home spun material and cotton, Made other quilts

21-17-2352

KID: 21-17-2352

1800-1849

Double Woven Cove...

Unknown, Quiltmaker...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Double Woven Coverlet

Creator: Unknown, Quiltmaker

Location Made: New York (NY) United States

Quilt Size: 74.5" x 94.5"

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Linen, Wool, Other, Natural color

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Owner inherited coverlet from mother

21-17-166

KID: 21-17-166

1800-1849

Mariner's Compass...

Frontis, Jean Marie...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Mariner's Compass

Creator: Frontis, Jean Marie

Location Made: North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 93" x 95"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Made other quilts, unknown

21-17-297

KID: 21-17-297

1800-1849

Rose of Sharon va...

Miller, Eleanor

Date Made: 1800-1849

Rose of Sharon variation

Creator: Miller, Eleanor

Location Made: Carlisle, Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 93.75" x 94.75"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Print

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Owner received quilt from his mother, Rehmel 0A627, Unknown if quiltmaker made other quilts; Children: William, Mary, John, Sarah, Henrietta, Andrew

21-17-511

KID: 21-17-511

1800-1849

Mariner's Compass...

Unknown, Quiltmaker...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Mariner's Compass

Creator: Unknown, Quiltmaker

Location Made: North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 98.4" x 101.6"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain, Blue-green

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Donated by Miss Louise Gilbert, Statesville, NC, November 17, 1971. Used by Alexander Neely, Rowan County, NC.

21-17-823

KID: 21-17-823

1800-1849

Medallion Broderi...

Unknown, Quiltmaker...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Medallion Broderie Perse

Creator: Unknown, Quiltmaker

Location Made: North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 78.7" x 79.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Chintz, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Donated by Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Rankin, Charlotte, NC, January 4, 1972. Used in Mecklenburg County, NC.

21-17-824

KID: 21-17-824

1800-1849

Tree of Life Appl...

Johnston, Cynthia C...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Tree of Life Applique

Creator: Johnston, Cynthia Clementine

Location Made: Mooresville, North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 94.25" x 98"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Chintz

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Made other quilts; Children: Ethel, Victor, Jane, Willie, Winnie

21-17-980

KID: 21-17-980

1800-1849

Tree of Life Meda...

Gilmer, Sarah Alexa...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Tree of Life Medallion

Creator: Gilmer, Sarah Alexander Harris

Location Made: North Carolina (NC)

Quilt Size: 91" x 98"

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

21-17-999

KID: 21-17-999

1800-1849

Flower Basket

Brunson, Susan Eliz...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Flower Basket

Creator: Brunson, Susan Elizabeth

Location Made: Brunson, South Carolina (SC) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 85.25" x 85.75"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

No other quilts

21-17-1121

KID: 21-17-1121

1800-1849

Carpenter's Wheel...

Thompson-Phau, Jose...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Carpenter's Wheel

Creator: Thompson-Phau, Josephine

Location Made: Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 76.75" x 91.75"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Made other quilts, Williamsport, PA; Maker also lived in PA

21-17-1163

KID: 21-17-1163

1800-1849

Chips and Whetsto...

McLean, Flora

Date Made: 1800-1849

Chips and Whetstones

Creator: McLean, Flora

Location Made: North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 72" x 86"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Quilt was "found in great uncle's house in 1980 - pinned to it was note saying quilt was made by F H Mc in 1840; won first place in Moore County Fair in 1853 and again in 1911."

21-17-1184

KID: 21-17-1184

1800-1849

Sunburst variatio...

Carr, Laura

Date Made: 1800-1849

Sunburst variation

Creator: Carr, Laura

Location Made: North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 82" x 85.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Made other quilts, Greene County, NC

21-17-1212

KID: 21-17-1212

1800-1849

North Carolina Ro...

Parker, Mary "Polly...

Date Made: 1800-1849

North Carolina Rosebud Wreath

Creator: Parker, Mary "Polly"

Location Made: Near Edenton, North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 73.25" x 74"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Print, Home dyed; Fugitive dye

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Quilt was passed through from father's mother to father to owner, Rehmel A620, Unknown; Children: Nancy, Sarah, Rebecca

21-17-1931

KID: 21-17-1931

1800-1849

Courthouse Square...

Manning, Elizabeth

Date Made: 1800-1849

Courthouse Square

Creator: Manning, Elizabeth

Location Made: Farm Life, North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 77" x 77"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Unknown, Other, Colors not specified

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Made other quilts, other family members; Children: Benjamin, Johnny, Nicholas, Jim, William, Edwin, Florence

21-17-2270

KID: 21-17-2270

1800-1849

Double Irish Chai...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Double Irish Chain

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 74.5" x 94"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Home dyed

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Gift of Ms. Sarah Jamison

21-17-2445

KID: 21-17-2445

1800-1849

Tree of Life

Lee, Nancy

Date Made: 1800-1849

Tree of Life

Creator: Lee, Nancy

Location Made: North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 75" x 86"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Chintz, Print

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Gift of Virginia Rhodes. Discrepancy in donor's information: at time of donation, quilt was said to have been given to the wife of William Lee. David Lee (donor's grandfather) was their son. Letters of David Lee in Chapel Hill., Believed to be made by Nancy Lee. Husband, David Lee (B. 1807, D. 1872)...

21-17-2466

KID: 21-17-2466

1800-1849

Medallion

Date Made: 1800-1849

Medallion

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 90" x 96"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Chintz, Print, Other

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Gift of Sherrod Alexander, Quilt was made by the sister of J.B. Alexander

21-17-2503

KID: 21-17-2503

1800-1849

Star Over Mountai...

Hatley, Sarah

Date Made: 1800-1849

Star Over Mountain variation

Creator: Hatley, Sarah

Location Made: Virginia (VA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 90" x 86"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Rust color

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Quilt was given to owner's mother over 50 years ago in Virginia; Owner inherited quilt from her mother; The story is this quilt was don eat Martha Washington's plantation, Made other quilts, in family; Children: Beatrice Tucker, Lamar Reynolds, Leroy Hatley, JD Hatley, Ruth Wentz

21-17-2552

KID: 21-17-2552

1800-1849

Medallion Quilt w...

Coltrane, Sophia

Date Made: 1800-1849

Medallion Quilt with Sunburst Center

Creator: Coltrane, Sophia

Location Made: Asheboro, North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 76" x 80"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Chintz, Print

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Quilt was passed through family, Chintz fabrics could be block prints, Made other quilts, NC - family; Children: Nancy Coltrane Dicks was the sixth child of nine; Maker died at age 99

21-17-2935

KID: 21-17-2935

1800-1849

Chintz Medallion ...

Young, Annie

Date Made: 1800-1849

Chintz Medallion Broderie Perse

Creator: Young, Annie

Location Made: Concord, North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 93" x 98.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Chintz, Print, Solid/plain, Striped, Rust may be from earlier day

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Owner's husband inherited the quilt., Purchased fabrics, Made other quilts; Quiltmaker's' fiancee was killed; she never married. She gave in will to her namesake, Annie Young Corzine.

21-17-2956

KID: 21-17-2956

1800-1849

Sunburst variatio...

Unknown, Quiltmaker...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Sunburst variation

Creator: Unknown, Quiltmaker

Location Made: Virginia (VA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 94" x 101"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Unknown if quiltmaker made other quilts

21-17-515

KID: 21-17-515

1800-1849

Medallion Bird & ...

Eaton, Jane

Date Made: 1800-1849

Medallion Bird & Vine & Flowers

Creator: Eaton, Jane

Location Made: North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 78" x 91"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Chintz, Print

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Made other quilts; Children: Martha, Wesley, Rachel, Jackson, Savannah, Josh Turner, Jennie, Samuel, William, Florence; Same maker as EB254B; children information does not match

21-17-985

KID: 21-17-985

1800-1849

Wheel of Fortune

Alexander, Martha

Date Made: 1800-1849

Wheel of Fortune

Creator: Alexander, Martha

Location Made: Harrisburg, North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 83" x 91"

Quilting Techniques: Stuffed work

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Antimony orange; Home dyed green, yellow and red

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Made other quilts, Harrisburg, NC; Children: William Albert, Robert Arthur, Milton Osmond; Maker, Martha Alexander, her sister Elizabeth McClellan Alexander and her cousin Molly Scott made together. Planned to make 3 but this is only one finished.

21-17-995

KID: 21-17-995

1800-1849

Orange Peel

Date Made: 1800-1849

Orange Peel

Location Made: Peachland ?, North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 80.5" x 92.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Owner received quilt from her grandmother, Mrs. Ola Redfern. It was given to her as a wedding gift around 1910 or 1915. It was old when given to her., Unknown if quiltmaker made other quilts

21-17-1143

KID: 21-17-1143

1800-1849

Pilot's Wheel var...

Thompson-Phau, Jose...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Pilot's Wheel variation

Creator: Thompson-Phau, Josephine

Location Made: Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 99.75" x 101.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Blue/green

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Made other quilts, Williamsport, PA; Maker also lived in PA

21-17-1162

KID: 21-17-1162

1800-1849

Feathered Star

Barr, Mary

Date Made: 1800-1849

Feathered Star

Creator: Barr, Mary

Location Made: North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 84" x 88"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Off-white

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Given to owner by mother-in-law in mid 1940s, Quiltmaker was married in 1776

21-17-1185

KID: 21-17-1185

1800-1849

Whig's Defeat

Gavin, Charity

Date Made: 1800-1849

Whig's Defeat

Creator: Gavin, Charity

Location Made: North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 81" x 81"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Solid/plain, Unbleached muslin

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Maker also made the quilt CN031, NCMOH #1969.46.1

21-17-1221

KID: 21-17-1221

1800-1849

Rose Tree

Creech, Anne

Date Made: 1800-1849

Rose Tree

Creator: Creech, Anne

Location Made: North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 94" x 98"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Chintz, Print, Solid/plain, Fugitive dye; Green/blue overdye is faded in spots; One fabric faded to tan - originally red?

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Owner inherited the quilt from her paternal grandmother, Anne Daley Creech, Similar to Rehmel A295, Made other quilts, Chapel Hill, NC; Children: Three children reached maturity: Susan, Robert and Walter Devereaux

21-17-1538

KID: 21-17-1538

1800-1849

Medallion Broderi...

Beatty, Ruhama

Date Made: 1800-1849

Medallion Broderie Perse

Creator: Beatty, Ruhama

Location Made: North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 83" x 93"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Other, Chintz, Other

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Gift of Miss Mildred Beatty

21-17-2455

KID: 21-17-2455

1800-1849

Lafayette Orange ...

Warlick, Susan

Date Made: 1800-1849

Lafayette Orange Peel

Creator: Warlick, Susan

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 91" x 92"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Other, Chintz

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Gift of Mrs. R.E. Hunter (donor's mother was sister of maker), #############################################################################################################################################################################################################################################...

21-17-2465

KID: 21-17-2465

1800-1849

Chintz Medallion

Gillespie, Elva

Date Made: 1800-1849

Chintz Medallion

Creator: Gillespie, Elva

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 80.25" x 87"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Chintz, Print

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Gift of Richard Gillespie

21-17-2469

KID: 21-17-2469

1800-1849

Tulip Applique

Date Made: 1800-1849

Tulip Applique

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 74" x 74"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Gift of Mrs. Walter D. Humpton

21-17-2471

KID: 21-17-2471

1800-1849

Rose of Sharon?

Rudisill, Mrs. Jona...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Rose of Sharon?

Creator: Rudisill, Mrs. Jonas

Location Made: North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Other Piecing, Other applique

Quilt Size: 89" x 89"

Fabrics: Cotton, Print

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Gift of Mrs. J. Rush Shull

21-17-2518

KID: 21-17-2518

1800-1849

Lafayette Orange ...

Warlick, Susan

Date Made: 1800-1849

Lafayette Orange Peel

Creator: Warlick, Susan

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 88" x 92"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Gift of Mrs. R.E. Hunter (donor's mother was sister of maker), Made by Susan Warlick, daughter of Daniel Warlick (1771-1861). Margaret Ramsour grandfather was Nicholas Warlick, killed at the Battle of Ramsour's Mill and buried on the highest peak of the Battlefield. Mrs. Hunter (donor) owns genealog...

21-17-2521

KID: 21-17-2521

1800-1849

Chintz Applique

Parks, Ann Adeline

Date Made: 1800-1849

Chintz Applique

Creator: Parks, Ann Adeline

Location Made: Charlotte, North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 96" x 99"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Chintz, Very fine cotton

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Fabrics printed in 1815 in England; Also appear in Sturbridge Village and Shelburne Museum quilts, Made other quilts, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC; Children: Mary Adeline Parks Hutchison, married E. Nye Hutchison

21-17-2959

KID: 21-17-2959

1800-1849

Chintz Applique

Parks, Ann Adeline

Date Made: 1800-1849

Chintz Applique

Creator: Parks, Ann Adeline

Location Made: Charlotte, North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 104.5" x 104"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Chintz, Very fine cotton

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Made other quilts, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC; Children: Mary Adeline Parks Hutchison, married E. Nye Hutchison

21-17-2961

KID: 21-17-2961

1800-1849

Orange Peel

Clarke, Mrs.

Date Made: 1800-1849

Orange Peel

Creator: Clarke, Mrs.

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 79" x 79"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Wool, Solid/plain, Home dyed

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

21-17-3007

KID: 21-17-3007

1800-1849

Broderie Perse

Unknown, Quiltmaker...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Broderie Perse

Creator: Unknown, Quiltmaker

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 91.5" x 100"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Chintz, Print, Solid/plain

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Inherited from mother, Laura L. MacMillan; "Previous owner - Mrs. Wm. D. MacMillan, III (Laura Thompson), Chapel Hill, NC, died Oct 18, 1985. Quilt is now owned by the NC Museum of History.

21-17-691

KID: 21-17-691

1800-1849

Bird of Paradise

McCoy, Rebecca

Date Made: 1800-1849

Bird of Paradise

Creator: McCoy, Rebecca

Location Made: Hopewell Section, North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 92.5" x 89.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Chintz, Floral, Solid/plain

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Made other quilts, owner has one; Paternal grandparents were John McNitt Alexander and Jane Bain

21-17-711

KID: 21-17-711

1800-1849

Broderie Perse Me...

Wilfong, Sarah

Date Made: 1800-1849

Broderie Perse Medallion

Creator: Wilfong, Sarah

Location Made: Lincolnton, North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 95.3" x 99.6"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Chintz, Floral

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Donated by Mrs. Sarah Phifer Williamson, Chicago, IL, March 24, 1926., Central floral chintz applique., Made by the grandmother of General Stephen Dodson Ramseur (b. 1837; d. 1864).

21-17-789

KID: 21-17-789

1800-1849

Tree of Life - Br...

Hurst, Mary Elizabe...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Tree of Life - Broderie Perse

Creator: Hurst, Mary Elizabeth

Contruction: Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch

Quilt Size: 89.4" x 91.7"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Chintz, Print

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Donated by Mrs. Henderson Rourke and Miss Clara S. Foscue, February 6, 1982., Name is listed as "Kanegay" on quilt, "Kornegay" on paperwork. Quiltmaker is great grandmother of donors.

21-17-869

KID: 21-17-869

1800-1849

Medallion Quilt w...

Coltrane, Sophia

Date Made: 1800-1849

Medallion Quilt with Sunburst Center

Creator: Coltrane, Sophia

Location Made: Asheboro, North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 76" x 80"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Chintz, Print

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Quilt was passed through family, Chintz fabrics could be block prints, Made other quilts, NC - family; Children: Nancy Coltrane Dicks was the sixth child of nine; Maker died at age 99

21-17-915

KID: 21-17-915

1800-1849

Plume?

Hayes, Annie Eliza

Date Made: 1800-1849

Plume?

Creator: Hayes, Annie Eliza

Location Made: Granite Falls, North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 26" x 27"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Vegetable dyes

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Quilt was purchased at an estate sale, Made other quilts, two more in owner's possession; Quilt was purchased at an estate sale, it's possible the maker is incorrect

21-17-1129

KID: 21-17-1129

1800-1849

Carolina Rose

May, Eliza (probabl...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Carolina Rose

Creator: May, Eliza (probably)

Location Made: North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 19" x 22.25"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Quilt was given to the owner by her mother, Mrs. Edward Wooten May, Farmville, NC. It was passed through the May family., Made other quilt, owner's home in Charlotte

21-17-1153

KID: 21-17-1153

1800-1849

Chintz Applique

Black, Anne

Date Made: 1800-1849

Chintz Applique

Creator: Black, Anne

Location Made: North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 91" x 92"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Chintz, Floral

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Property of NC Colonial Dames; Margaret T. Hall, curator, Quiltmaker may be the daughter or granddaughter of Alexander Lillington

21-17-1191

KID: 21-17-1191

1800-1849

Star of Bethlehem...

Redding, Mollie

Date Made: 1800-1849

Star of Bethlehem or Lone Star Medallion

Creator: Redding, Mollie

Location Made: Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 97" x 97"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Owner received the quilt "from my mother at her death in 1968, her sister-in-law gave it to her after her brother died in 1961. It was given to him when he left home in teen years which would be 1915-1920.", Unknown if quiltmaker made other quilts; Children: Marion, Robert, Fannie, Blanch,...

21-17-1792

KID: 21-17-1792

1800-1849

Diamond Field

Mebane, Frances

Date Made: 1800-1849

Diamond Field

Creator: Mebane, Frances

Location Made: Mebane, North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 82" x 90"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

21-17-1827

KID: 21-17-1827

1800-1849

Medallion

Date Made: 1800-1849

Medallion

Quilt Size: 92" x 102"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Chintz, Solid/plain, Other

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Gift of Roddy & Frank Dowd

21-17-2487

KID: 21-17-2487

1800-1849

Medallion

Alexander, Jane Sop...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Medallion

Creator: Alexander, Jane Sophina

Location Made: North Carolina (NC) United States

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

Quilt Size: 80" x 82"

Quilting Techniques: Stuffed work

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Striped, Print

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Gift of Elizabeth Davidson

21-17-2517

KID: 21-17-2517

1800-1849

Chintz Applique

Unknown, Quiltmaker...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Chintz Applique

Creator: Unknown, Quiltmaker

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

Quilt Size: 82" x 85"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Owner received quilt from her mother. It was found on a dead mule during the Civil War by the owner's great uncle.

21-17-2976

KID: 21-17-2976

1800-1849

Millwheel

Bevier, Sarah Eliza...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Millwheel

Creator: Bevier, Sarah Elizabeth

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

Contruction: Other Piecing

Quilt Size: 77.5" x 89"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Grandmother gave quilt to owner, Backing was hand spun and hand woven by maker's mother, Made other quilts, with owner and family; Children: Benjamin, Dewitt

21-17-488

KID: 21-17-488

1800-1849

Tree of Life

Unknown, Quiltmaker...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Tree of Life

Creator: Unknown, Quiltmaker

Location Made: North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch

Quilt Size: 69.3" x 76.4"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

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

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Donated by Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Rankin, Charlotte, NC, January 4, 1972. Used in Mecklenburg County, NC.

21-17-825

KID: 21-17-825

1800-1849

Honeycomb variati...

Brinkerhoff, Mrs.

Date Made: 1800-1849

Honeycomb variation

Creator: Brinkerhoff, Mrs.

Location Made: New York (NY) United States

Contruction: Other Piecing

Quilt Size: 73.5" x 78"

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Property of NC Colonial Dames; Margaret T. Hall, curator, Backing may be 18th century silk, tie dyed; Made from dress of Ebby Monroe?, Donated by Mrs. Elizabeth Gilmore Lake, great great granddaughter of maker

21-17-1190

KID: 21-17-1190

1800-1849

Courtyard

Thomas, Anna L.

Date Made: 1800-1849

Courtyard

Creator: Thomas, Anna L.

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

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 81.5" x 88.25"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Dotted, Print, Solid/plain

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Made other quilts, unknown; Children: Charles Thomas, Alvin Russell, Oliver and Elmer died young

21-17-1617

KID: 21-17-1617

1800-1849

Whole Cloth

Joines, Molly

Date Made: 1800-1849

Whole Cloth

Creator: Joines, Molly

Location Made: Whitehead, North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Other Piecing

Quilt Size: 61.5" x 84"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Home dyed

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Quilt was given to the owner by an aunt, Ellie Woodruff, Children: Lydia, Sally, John

21-17-2009

KID: 21-17-2009

1800-1849

Medallion

Coltrane, Sophia

Date Made: 1800-1849

Medallion

Creator: Coltrane, Sophia

Location Made: Kernersville, North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Other Piecing, Other applique

Quilt Size: 76" x 80"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Chintz, Print

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Made other quilts, Forsyth County, NC; Quiltmaker died at age 99

21-17-2129

KID: 21-17-2129

1800-1849

Chintz Medallion

Date Made: 1800-1849

Chintz Medallion

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 92.5" x 95"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Chintz, Other

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Anonymous gift

21-17-2478

KID: 21-17-2478

1800-1849

Medallion

Wilson, Rocinda

Date Made: 1800-1849

Medallion

Creator: Wilson, Rocinda

Location Made: North Carolina (NC) United States

Quilt Size: 92" x 95"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Chintz, Other

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Gift of Elizabeth Davidson, Great granddaughter of maker, Made other quilts; Children: Moses, Robert, James, Lafayette, Dovey

21-17-2480

KID: 21-17-2480

1800-1849

Medallion

McDowell, Mrs. John...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Medallion

Creator: McDowell, Mrs. John (Mary Mansfield)

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

Quilt Size: 96" x 96"

Fabrics: Cotton, Chintz, Other

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Gift of Mary Ann Holler (great-great granddaughter of maker)

21-17-2508

KID: 21-17-2508

1800-1849

Chintz Medallion

Snell, Margaret Jen...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Chintz Medallion

Creator: Snell, Margaret Jennet Harris

Location Made: Charlotte, North Carolina (NC) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 91" x 98"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Other, Chintz, Print

Project: North Carolina Quilt Project

Niece gave quilt to owner, Unknown if quiltmaker made other quilts; Children: Unknown; This quilt is fully documented on back of quilt.

21-17-2957

KID: 21-17-2957