not dated

Date Made: not dated

Fabrics: Cotton, Mourning Prints, Geometric, Floral, Dotted, Multiple scrap, Checked, Striped

Project: Rhode Island Quilt Documentation Project

Grandmother was a Middletown, RI resident and died in 1937.

23-19-157

KID: 23-19-157

ca. 1890

Honeycomb

Magnusson, Britta o...

Date Made: ca. 1890

Honeycomb

Creator: Magnusson, Britta or Jennie Magnusson Hallene

Location Made: Warwick, Rhode Island (RI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, English template Piecing

Quilt Size: 68 inches x 88 inches

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Striped, Print, Plaid, Paisley, Multiple scrap, Geometric, Floral, Conversation Prints, Checked, Centennial prints

Project: Rhode Island Quilt Documentation Project; Rhode Island Historical Society Collection

Britta and husband Anders emigrated from Sweden in 1852.

23-19-767

KID: 23-19-767

ca. 1840s

Pineapple

Date Made: ca. 1840s

Pineapple

Location Made: New York (NY) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 67 inches x 88 1/2 inches

Fabrics: Unknown, Unknown, Solid/plain, Dotted

Project: Rhode Island Quilt Documentation Project

23-19-85

KID: 23-19-85

Timespan

Star of the East

Date Made: Timespan

Star of the East

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 84 inches x 84 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Rhode Island Quilt Documentation Project

23-19-74

KID: 23-19-74

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Mariner's Compass...

Date Made: Timespan

Mariner's Compass-Variation

Location Made: Harmony, Rhode Island (RI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 74 inches x 80 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Striped, Print, Geometric, Floral, Dotted

Project: Rhode Island Quilt Documentation Project

Owner is unsure who made the quilt, but thinks it may be Caroline Farnum, her great grandmother.

23-19-218

KID: 23-19-218

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Eight Pointed Sta...

Wolfe, a family mem...

Date Made: Timespan

Eight Pointed Star

Creator: Wolfe, a family member

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 65 inches x 79 inches

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

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

Project: Rhode Island Quilt Documentation Project

Owner believes it was made by mother-in-law's grandmother in either Indiana or Pennsylvania.

23-19-246

KID: 23-19-246

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Square within a S...

Date Made: Timespan

Square within a Square

Location Made: Block Island, Rhode Island (RI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 75 inches x 94 inches

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Plaid, Checked, Solid/plain

Project: Rhode Island Quilt Documentation Project

When Rubie Willis passed, she was the last in her direct line. Several relatives went to her home to clear out the belongings and many quilts were found in the basement. They were then divided amongst those who were present.

23-19-261

KID: 23-19-261

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Toile de Jouy

Date Made: Timespan

Toile de Jouy

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 87 inches x 100 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Linen, Print, Copperplate print

Project: Rhode Island Quilt Documentation Project; Rhode Island Historical Society Collection

Quilt came in on a Chippendale bed with a matching valance (RIQDP # 500).

23-19-272

KID: 23-19-272

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Quilted Headcloth...

Date Made: Timespan

Quilted Headcloth

Location Made: United States

Quilt Size: 61 1/2 inches x 130 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Copperplate print

Project: Rhode Island Quilt Documentation Project; Rhode Island Historical Society Collection

Donated along with matching valance, quilt, and pillow shams. All of this was used on a Chippendale bed, also donated by the same owner.

23-19-278

KID: 23-19-278

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Baby Blocks

Date Made: Timespan

Baby Blocks

Location Made: Cranston United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, English template Piecing

Quilt Size: 80 inches x 80 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Silk, Unknown, Plaid, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Rhode Island Quilt Documentation Project; Cranston Historical Society Collection

Came from either the Case or the Meshack Potter House on Pontiac Ave.

23-19-329

KID: 23-19-329

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Wild Goose Chase ...

Date Made: Timespan

Wild Goose Chase With Whig Rose Medallion

Location Made: Rhode Island (RI) United States

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

Quilt Size: 89 inches x 93 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Print, Plaid, Geometric, Floral, Roller printed

Project: Rhode Island Quilt Documentation Project; Westerly Historical Society Collection

Historical Society believes quilt was made by someone in the Smith-Babcock Family due to the house once being owned by this family.

23-19-384

KID: 23-19-384

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Log Cabin-Barn Ra...

Date Made: Timespan

Log Cabin-Barn Raising

Location Made: Rhode Island (RI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Foundation Piecing

Quilt Size: 74 inches x 73 1/2 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Tied or tufted

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

Project: Rhode Island Quilt Documentation Project; Westerly Historical Society Collection

Historical Society believes it was made by a member of the Babcock-Smith Family due to the house it was found in having once belonged to them.

23-19-390

KID: 23-19-390

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Crazy Quilt Block...

Date Made: Timespan

Crazy Quilt Blocks

Location Made: Rhode Island (RI) United States

Contruction: Foundation Piecing, Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch, Embroidery, Embroidery designs were stamped, but had not yet been embroidered.

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted, Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Silk, Satin, Velvet, Striped, Stamped, Solid/plain, Print, Plaid, Multiple scrap, Checked, Grossgrain ribbon, Moires

Project: Rhode Island Quilt Documentation Project; Westerly Historical Society Collection

Historical Society believes it was made by a member of the Babcock-Smith Family due to the house it was found in having once belonged to them.

23-19-394

KID: 23-19-394

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Roman Square

Date Made: Timespan

Roman Square

Location Made: Little Compton, Rhode Island (RI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 43 1/2 inches x 50 inches

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Silk, Satin, Dotted, Floral, Geometric, Plaid, Striped, Roller printed

Project: Rhode Island Quilt Documentation Project; Little Compton Historical Society Collection

The Society only takes items with links to Little Compton, so it is assumed the quilt or the quiltmaker resided there.

23-19-401

KID: 23-19-401

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Whole Cloth Quilt...

Date Made: Timespan

Whole Cloth Quilt

Location Made: Rhode Island (RI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 57 inches x 74 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Silk, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: Rhode Island Quilt Documentation Project; Little Compton Historical Society Collection

23-19-403

KID: 23-19-403

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Log Cabin-Sunshin...

Date Made: Timespan

Log Cabin-Sunshine and Shadow

Location Made: Rhode Island (RI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Foundation Piecing

Quilt Size: 74 1/2 inches x 82 inches

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Linen, Cotton, Wool, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Rhode Island Quilt Documentation Project; Warwick Historical Society Collection

23-19-428

KID: 23-19-428

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Red and Green App...

Date Made: Timespan

Red and Green Applique

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Other applique, Other novelty technique, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 83 inches x 83 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Rhode Island Quilt Documentation Project

23-19-467

KID: 23-19-467

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Whole Cloth Quilt...

Date Made: Timespan

Whole Cloth Quilt

Location Made: Rhode Island (RI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 82 inches x 88 1/2 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, 27 inch Copperplate print, 33 1/4 inch repeat

Project: Rhode Island Quilt Documentation Project

23-19-489

KID: 23-19-489

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Log Cabin-Sunshin...

Date Made: Timespan

Log Cabin-Sunshine and Shadow

Location Made: Rhode Island (RI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Foundation Piecing

Quilt Size: 85 inches x 85 inches

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Multiple scrap

Project: Rhode Island Quilt Documentation Project

23-19-499

KID: 23-19-499

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Andrew's Album

Date Made: Timespan

Andrew's Album

Location Made: Rhode Island (RI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 33 inches x 58 1/2 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Striped, Print, Plaid, Geometric, Floral

Project: Rhode Island Quilt Documentation Project; Watson House Museum Collection

23-19-509

KID: 23-19-509

Timespan

Butterflies

Naylor, Laura M.

Date Made: Timespan

Butterflies

Creator: Naylor, Laura M.

Location Made: Centerdale, Rhode Island (RI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Hand Applique, Blanket, buttonhole, or other decorative applique stitch, Embroidery, Added definition to the butterflies

Quilt Size: 75 inches x 87 inches

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Sateen, Glazed, Solid/plain

Project: Rhode Island Quilt Documentation Project

23-19-553

KID: 23-19-553

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Strip Quilt

Date Made: Timespan

Strip Quilt

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 75 1/2 inches x 80 1/2 inches

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

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

Project: Rhode Island Quilt Documentation Project

23-19-554

KID: 23-19-554

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Nine Patch

Date Made: Timespan

Nine Patch

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 64 inches x 72 inches

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, roller prints from 1830s and 1840s

Project: Rhode Island Quilt Documentation Project

23-19-604

KID: 23-19-604

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Four Patch

Date Made: Timespan

Four Patch

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 96 3/4 inches x 91 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Cotton or polyester blend, Solid/plain, Multiple scrap, Floral, Dotted, Striped, Checked, Block and Roller printed

Project: Rhode Island Quilt Documentation Project

23-19-654

KID: 23-19-654

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LeMoyne Star

Date Made: Timespan

LeMoyne Star

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 60 inches x 78 1/2 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Solid/plain

Project: Rhode Island Quilt Documentation Project

Aunt purchased quilt from a Rotary or garden club sale. She lived in Warren, RI.

23-19-777

KID: 23-19-777

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Squares

Date Made: Timespan

Squares

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 74 inches x 82 inches

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Rhode Island Quilt Documentation Project

Made by grandmother of owner, who is of German decent.

23-19-17

KID: 23-19-17

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LeMoyne Star

Date Made: Timespan

LeMoyne Star

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 60 inches x 78 1/2 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Solid/plain

Project: Rhode Island Quilt Documentation Project

Aunt purchased quilt from a Rotary or garden club sale. She lived in Warren, RI.

23-19-59

KID: 23-19-59

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Star of the East

Date Made: Timespan

Star of the East

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 70 inches x 90 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Rhode Island Quilt Documentation Project

23-19-75

KID: 23-19-75

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Eight Pointed Sta...

Date Made: Timespan

Eight Pointed Star

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 59 1/2 inches x 57 1/2 inches

Fabrics: Unknown, Print, Plaid, Multiple scrap, Geometric, Floral, Dotted, Striped

Project: Rhode Island Quilt Documentation Project

Unknown origins, though current owner is from PA.

23-19-100

KID: 23-19-100

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Single Irish Chai...

Date Made: Timespan

Single Irish Chain

Location Made: Rhode Island (RI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 48 inches x 50 inches

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Rhode Island Quilt Documentation Project; Westerly Historical Society Collection

Historical Society believes quilt was made by someone in the Smith-Babcock Family due to the house once being owned by this family.

23-19-381

KID: 23-19-381

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Whole Cloth Quilt...

Date Made: Timespan

Whole Cloth Quilt

Location Made: Rhode Island (RI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 92 1/2 inches x 98 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Copperplate printing

Project: Rhode Island Quilt Documentation Project; Westerly Historical Society Collection

Historical Society believes it was made by a member of the Babcock-Smith Family due to the house it was found in having once belonged to them.

23-19-388

KID: 23-19-388

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Whole Cloth Quilt...

Date Made: Timespan

Whole Cloth Quilt

Location Made: Little Compton, Rhode Island (RI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 84 inches x 96 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Wool, Glazed, Solid/plain, Calimanco

Project: Rhode Island Quilt Documentation Project; Little Compton Historical Society Collection

The society only accepted items with direct links to Little Compton, so it is assumed the quilt or the quiltmaker resided there.

23-19-402

KID: 23-19-402

Timespan

Date Made: Timespan

Location Made: United States

Fabrics: Silk, Cotton, Wool, Multiple scrap

Project: Rhode Island Quilt Documentation Project

23-19-462

KID: 23-19-462

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Christian Cross

Date Made: Timespan

Christian Cross

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 75 inches x 112 inches

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Multiple scrap

Project: Rhode island Quilt Documentation Project

23-19-588

KID: 23-19-588

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One Patch

Date Made: Timespan

One Patch

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 67 inches x 77 1/8 inches

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Striped, Checked

Project: Rhode Island Quilt Documentation Project

23-19-643

KID: 23-19-643

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Petticoat Quilt

Date Made: Timespan

Petticoat Quilt

Location Made: Portsmouth, Rhode Island (RI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 100 inches x 93 inches

Quilting Techniques: Stuffed work, Hand quilting

Fabrics: Wool, Silk, Solid/plain, Worsted wool

Project: Rhode Island Quilt Documentation Project

23-19-737

KID: 23-19-737

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Mr. Roosevelt's N...

Date Made: Timespan

Mr. Roosevelt's Necktie

Location Made: Rhode Island (RI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 69 inches x 81 1/2 inches

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

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

Project: Rhode Island Quilt Documentation Project

23-19-740

KID: 23-19-740

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Eight-point Star ...

Davis, Olive Reynol...

Date Made: Timespan

Eight-point Star in Garden Maze Setting

Creator: Davis, Olive Reynolds

Location Made: Hopkinton, Rhode Island (RI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 66 inches x 87 1/2 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Rhode Island Quilt Documentation Project

23-19-862

KID: 23-19-862

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Double Irish Chai...

Fournier, Floria

Date Made: Timespan

Double Irish Chain

Creator: Fournier, Floria

Location Made: Central Falls, Rhode Island (RI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 66 3/4 inches x 75 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Two different dyes present in red fabrics

Project: Rhode Island Quilt Documentation Project

Pieces cut out by mother of quiltmaker. Quilt put together and quilted by owner's sister after mother's death.

23-19-900

KID: 23-19-900

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Sunflower

Date Made: Timespan

Sunflower

Location Made: Providence or Cumberland, Rhode Island (RI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 81 inches x 92 1/2 inches

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Rhode Island Quilt Documentation Project

Owner assumes quilt was made by Alia Miller because it is unfinished-she died before she could finish it.

23-19-907

KID: 23-19-907

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Robbing Peter to ...

Date Made: Timespan

Robbing Peter to Pay Paul

Location Made: Rhode Island (RI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 68 inches x 84 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Wool, Linen, Solid/plain

Project: Rhode Island Quilt Documentation Project; Warwick Historical Society Collection

23-19-427

KID: 23-19-427

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Whole Cloth Quilt...

Date Made: Timespan

Whole Cloth Quilt

Location Made: Rhode Island (RI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 79 1/2 inches x 93 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Copperplate printed, 34 inch repeat

Project: Rhode Island Quilt Documentation Project

23-19-491

KID: 23-19-491

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Stars

Date Made: Timespan

Stars

Location Made: United States

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Rhode Island Quilt Documentation Project

23-19-519

KID: 23-19-519

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Quilted pillow

Date Made: Timespan

Quilted pillow

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc)

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain, Print, Geometric, Plaid, Shirting fabric

Project: Rhode Island Quilt Documentation Project

23-19-538

KID: 23-19-538

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Eight Point Star ...

Date Made: Timespan

Eight Point Star surrounded by Delectable Mountains

Location Made: Pittsfield, Massachusetts (MA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 83 1/2 inches x 93 inches

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Striped, Multiple scrap, Floral, Block and Roller printed

Project: Rhode Island Quilt Documentation Project

The quilt top was given to Thyra Jane Foster of Warwick, RI by Mrs. Lindley. Foster backed and tied the quilt in the 1960s

23-19-662

KID: 23-19-662

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String Quilt

Knight, Lurena

Date Made: Timespan

String Quilt

Creator: Knight, Lurena

Location Made: Exeter, Rhode Island (RI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 42 1/2 inches x 50 inches

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Plaid, Multiple scrap, Geometric, Floral, Feedsack, Dotted, Checked, Print, Striped, Roller printed

Project: Rhode Island Quilt Documentation Project

Mother of quiltmaker has several quilts also documented by RIQDP.

23-19-27

KID: 23-19-27

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Log Cabin, Pineap...

Date Made: Timespan

Log Cabin, Pineapple Variation

Location Made: South Carolina (SC) United States

Contruction: Foundation Piecing, Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 72 inches x 82 inches

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Wool, Unknown, Solid/plain, Print, Plaid, Multiple scrap, Floral, Striped

Project: Rhode Island Quilt Documentation Project

23-19-69

KID: 23-19-69

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Baskets

Date Made: Timespan

Baskets

Location Made: Maine (ME) United States

Quilt Size: 86 inches x 87 inches

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Rhode Island Quilt Documentation Project

23-19-81

KID: 23-19-81

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Square within a S...

Peskins, L.P.

Date Made: Timespan

Square within a Square

Creator: Peskins, L.P.

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 28 inches x 33 inches

Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Solid/plain

Project: Rhode Island Quilt Documentation Project

23-19-141

KID: 23-19-141

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Yo-Yo

Murphy, Anna

Date Made: Timespan

Yo-Yo

Creator: Murphy, Anna

Location Made: West Warwick, Cranston, or Providence, Rhode Island (RI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Yo-yo

Quilt Size: 82 inches x 94 inches

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Roller printed

Project: Rhode Island Quilt Documentation Project

23-19-146

KID: 23-19-146

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Roman Stripe

Date Made: Timespan

Roman Stripe

Location Made: Newport, Rhode Island (RI) United States

Quilt Size: 88 inches x 93 1/2 inches

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Unknown, Print, Paisley, Multiple scrap, Geometric, Floral, Dotted, Striped

Project: Rhode Island Quilt Documentation Project

Owner is unsure of who did this and other quilts found at this location but believes it to be one of three women: Pamela Albro-owner's great grandmother, Fanny Albro Barker-owner's grandmother, or Rebecca Barker Dennis, owner's aunt.

23-19-160

KID: 23-19-160

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Triangles

Murphy, Mary Reynol...

Date Made: Timespan

Triangles

Creator: Murphy, Mary Reynolds

Location Made: Bristol, Rhode Island (RI) United States

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 65 inches x 71 inches

Quilting Techniques: Not quilted

Fabrics: Cotton, Feedsack, Striped, Solid/plain, Print, Multiple scrap, Geometric, Floral, Feedsack, Checked

Project: Rhode Island Quilt Documentation Project

23-19-167

KID: 23-19-167

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Irish Chain Varia...

Mungiven, Mary Care...

Date Made: Timespan

Irish Chain Variation

Creator: Mungiven, Mary Carey

Location Made: County Clair Ireland

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 70 inches x 81 1/4 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Rhode Island Quilt Documentation Project

23-19-193

KID: 23-19-193

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Arabic Lattice

Date Made: Timespan

Arabic Lattice

Location Made: Ohio (OH) United States

Quilt Size: 83 1/2 inches x 87 1/2 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Unknown, Unknown, Solid/plain

Project: Rhode Island Quilt Documentation Project

Jim Whim told owner quilt was from Ohio and possibly Amish. Owner has seen this exact pattern and color combination in a newspaper pattern from the 1920s.

23-19-204

KID: 23-19-204

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Album Quilt

Date Made: Timespan

Album Quilt

Location Made: Rhode Island (RI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 84 3/4 inches x 94 1/2 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Geometric, Floral, Print

Project: Rhode Island Quilt Documentation Project

Owner believes it was made for her great-great grandmother on the occasion of her marriage by friends and family.

23-19-208

KID: 23-19-208

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Double Z

Date Made: Timespan

Double Z

Location Made: Block Island, Rhode Island (RI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 63 inches x 74 inches

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Rhode Island Quilt Documentation Project

23-19-255

KID: 23-19-255

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Quilted Valance

Date Made: Timespan

Quilted Valance

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 13-15 1/2 inches x 206 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Copperplate print

Project: Rhode Island Quilt Documentation Project; Rhode Island Historical Society Collection

Donated along with a Chippendale bed, matching quilt (RIQDP #499), and throw pillow cover (RIQDP #501).

23-19-273

KID: 23-19-273

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Quilted Pillow Sh...

Date Made: Timespan

Quilted Pillow Sham

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 26 inches x 17 1/2 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Copperplate print

Project: Rhode Island Quilt Documentation Project

Donated along with Chippendale bed, matching quilt (RIQDP # 499), and bed valance (RIQDP # 500).

23-19-274

KID: 23-19-274

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Four Patch Variat...

Date Made: Timespan

Four Patch Variation

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 67 1/2 inches x 80 inches

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Striped, Solid/plain, Print, Plaid, Multiple scrap, Floral, Dotted, Checked, Roller printed

Project: Rhode Island Quilt Documentation Project; South County Museum Collection

Originally made for Isaac Colwell Barden from Slocum, RI.

23-19-305

KID: 23-19-305

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Devil's Puzzle

Date Made: Timespan

Devil's Puzzle

Location Made: Block Island, Rhode Island (RI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 76 inches x 82 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Print, Dotted, Roller printed

Project: Rhode Island Quilt Documentation Project; Block Island Historical Society Collection

BIHS documents claim this quilt was made from calicos from a wreck off Block Island. The ship that wrecked had bolts of calico cloth on it and they were brought onto Block Island and laid out to dry. The hill on which they were dried has been called Calico Hill since that day.

23-19-350

KID: 23-19-350