1800-1849

Album Patch

Date Made: 1800-1849

Album Patch

Location Made: Concord, In addition to Concord, New Hampshire, two other locations are named in inscriptions: Boston and Boscawen (a small town in New Hampshire close to Concord). United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 77 inches x 83-1/2 inches

Fabrics: Cotton, Checked, Geometric, Multiple scrap, Plaid, Print, Striped

Project: Signature Quilt Project Public Submission

Mary Pollard was born in 1808 in Massachusetts. She lived much of her early life in Concord, New Hampshire After she married Calvin W. Tolford in 1831, the family moved to Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada, close enough to Concord to return for frequent visits. In 1845 the Tolford family, including daug...

2-33-19

KID: 2-33-19

1800-1849

Album "My Sweet S...

Martha Ann Knowles

Date Made: 1800-1849

Album "My Sweet Sister Emma"

Creator: Martha Ann Knowles

Location Made: Darby, Pennsylvania United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Other novelty technique

Quilt Size: 109 inches x 107 inches

Fabrics: Cotton, Print

Project: Signature Quilt Project Public Submission

"From M.A. Knowles; To her sweet sister Emma. Darby--1843."

2-33-64

KID: 2-33-64

1800-1849

Philadelphia Bric...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Philadelphia Brick

Location Made: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Contruction: Piecing

Quilt Size: 79 iches x 91 inches

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

White material was hand-woven; back was reinforced about 1890 by her daughter, Emily Houston. This quilt was made in Pennsylvania in 1812 for my great-great grandmother who went to Ohio to marry, and the quilt was part of her wedding dowry. The white material was hand-woven but the calico was bought...

5-2-667

KID: 5-2-667

1800-1849

Rose Wreath with ...

Elizabeth B. (wife ...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Rose Wreath with Tulips

Creator: Elizabeth B. (wife of Matthew) b.7/22/1818 - d.3/14/1869

Location Made: Newville, Mifflin Township, Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

It's estimated the quilt was made late 1700s or early 1800s. I was told it was over 100 years old in 1928. Discovered the house across the street was on fire and my mother grabbed the quilt out of her cedar chest in upstairs hall and we ran downstairs. Aunt Belle Thompson Halblieb was oldest of ...

5-2-621

KID: 5-2-621

1800-1849

Upstate New York ...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Upstate New York Friendship Quilt

Location Made: Four town names are inscribed on the quilt: Ithaca, Auburn, Newfield and Enfield. The quilt was probably made in one of those towns. United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 76 1/2 inches x 92 1/2 inches

Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Paisley, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Signature Quilt Project Public Submission

The quilt was purchased from an antique dealer in Valley Ford, CA. He bought it from a local family who claimed to know nothing of its history. Given that it is inscribed only with women's names, one could speculate that it was made for a young woman about to be married.

2-33-58

KID: 2-33-58

1800-1849

Chintz Applique

Unknown, quiltmaker...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Chintz Applique

Creator: Unknown, quiltmaker

Location Made: Shippensburg United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 110 inches x 93 inches

Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Queen Victoria chintz yardage

Project: Signature Quilt Project Public Submission

There are five names inscribed in ink on this quilt. No historical documentation of the individuals can be found. Though the name William Rodgers Sturgeon is listed on historical records, none match the birth date listed on the quilt. The other names are inscribed in pairs and appear to be related....

2-33-63

KID: 2-33-63

1800-1849

Eight-pointed sta...

Kincaid, Anne P.

Date Made: 1800-1849

Eight-pointed star (#50)

Creator: Kincaid, Anne P.

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Lincoln's New Salem Historic Site Collection

5-2-1063

KID: 5-2-1063

1800-1849

Summer Quilt (blu...

Shipley, Faithful B...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Summer Quilt (blue)

Creator: Shipley, Faithful Bryerly

Contruction: Hand Applique, whip stitch

Quilt Size: 82" x 90"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Domestic, Solid/plain, Floral

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-1657

KID: 5-2-1657

1800-1849

Unequal Nine Patc...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Unequal Nine Patch

Location Made: United States

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

1800-1849

Red and Green Ros...

Williams, Hannah Ma...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Red and Green Rosebud

Creator: Williams, Hannah Mappin

Location Made: Illinois (IL) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

The maker made many other quilts.

5-2-1433

KID: 5-2-1433

1800-1849

Turkey Tracks (Yo...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Turkey Tracks (York Ct. Quilt Documentation

Location Made: Pennsylvania United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Ink drawing

Quilt Size: 104 inches x 93 inches

Fabrics: Cotton, Floral, Geometric

Project: Signature Quilt Project Public Submission

The quilt was purchased at an auction in St. Paul, MN. The auction house owners didn't know if the quilt was part of the family's history or part of their collections. It was purchased in 2005., I have begun research on this quilt but have a long way to go. The Reiffs all seem to be grandchildren...

2-33-62

KID: 2-33-62

1800-1849

Wholecloth

Davis, Sarah Petts

Date Made: 1800-1849

Wholecloth

Creator: Davis, Sarah Petts

Location Made: Sandwich, Massachusetts (MA) United States

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

Whole Cloth

Primm, Lucinda Cath...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Whole Cloth

Creator: Primm, Lucinda Catherine Glasscock (Mrs. Elisha Primm)

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Menard County Historical Society Collection

5-2-1748

KID: 5-2-1748

1800s

Whole Cloth Quilt...

McGinnis

Date Made: 1800s

Whole Cloth Quilt

Creator: McGinnis

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-1235

KID: 5-2-1235

1840 - 1860

Album

Unknown, Quiltmaker...

Date Made: 1840 - 1860

Album

Creator: Unknown, Quiltmaker

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 71 inches x 87 inches

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Signature Quilt Project Public Submission

This quilt was previously owned by collectors Sara Rhodes Dillow and Byron Dillow, M.D. of Fremont, Nebraska. The International Quilt Study Center received the quilt in 2008, from the estate of Sara and Byron Dillow, M.D.

2-33-38

KID: 2-33-38

1850-1875

Log Cabin

Date Made: 1850-1875

Log Cabin

Location Made: Kauai Island, Hawaii (HI) United States

Contruction: Foundation Piecing

Quilt Size: 78-1/4 x 80

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Other, Solid/plain

Project: Hawaiian Quilt Research Project; Honolulu Academy of Arts Collection

4-1-603

KID: 4-1-603

1850-1875

Sunburst

Patton, Susan Organ...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Sunburst

Creator: Patton, Susan Organ ?

Location Made: Auburn, Illinois (IL) United States

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

Rose of Sharon

Tatman, Caroline Ho...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Rose of Sharon

Creator: Tatman, Caroline Honselman

Location Made: Monticello, Illinois (IL) United States

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

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) United States

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

Scrap Quilt

Yoder, Magdalena Fi...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Scrap Quilt

Creator: Yoder, Magdalena Fisher

Location Made: Arthur, Illinois (IL) United States

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

Album

Combs, Virgina Prim...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Album

Creator: Combs, Virgina Primm

Location Made: Tallula, Illinois (IL) United States

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

Hidden Star

Pasfield, Hathaway ...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Hidden Star

Creator: Pasfield, Hathaway Pickrell

Location Made: Springfield, Illinois (IL) United States

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

Nine Patch

Date Made: 1850-1875

Nine Patch

Location Made: Arthur, Illinois (IL) United States

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

Star of Bethlehem...

Timmons, Mary Argan...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Star of Bethlehem

Creator: Timmons, Mary Arganbright ?

Location Made: Wyoming, Illinois (IL) United States

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

Triple Irish Chai...

Black, Sarah Vaughn...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Triple Irish Chain variation

Creator: Black, Sarah Vaughn

Location Made: Jacksonville, Illinois (IL) United States

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

Floral wreath wit...

Jones, Elizabeth Su...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Floral wreath with grape center

Creator: Jones, Elizabeth Sutherland

Location Made: Decatur, Illinois (IL) United States

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

Oak Leaf

Fortenbaugh, Mary E...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Oak Leaf

Creator: Fortenbaugh, Mary Elizabeth Byrod

Location Made: Halifax, Pennsylvania (PA) United States

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

Feathered Star

Wright, Hester Malo...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Feathered Star

Creator: Wright, Hester Malone

Location Made: near Chillicothe, Illinois (IL) United States

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

Log Cabin

Date Made: 1850-1875

Log Cabin

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 78.5 inches x 67.5 inches

Fabrics: Other synthetic, Wool, Other, Multiple scrap

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-434

KID: 5-2-434

1850-1875

Double Irish Chai...

Boyle, Artimissa

Date Made: 1850-1875

Double Irish Chain

Creator: Boyle, Artimissa

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 68.75 inches x 84.75 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Solid/plain, Novelty

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-558

KID: 5-2-558

1850-1875

Stars

Wilson, Nancy

Date Made: 1850-1875

Stars

Creator: Wilson, Nancy

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 66 5/8 inches x 77.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Checked, Solid/plain, Geometric

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-973

KID: 5-2-973

1850-1875

Applique

Mrs. Horn

Date Made: 1850-1875

Applique

Creator: Mrs. Horn

Location Made: Mason City, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique, chain, buttonhole, blanket

Quilt Size: 77 inches x 76.25 inches

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

She made the quilt and passed it on to her daughter. Her daughter passed it on to Mrs. Burnsmeier [?]. Mrs. Burnsmeier gave it to her best friend just before her death.

5-2-1163

KID: 5-2-1163

1850-1875

Log Cabin

Date Made: 1850-1875

Log Cabin

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-1193

KID: 5-2-1193

1850-1875

Variable Star

Borgelt, Eliza Hort...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Variable Star

Creator: Borgelt, Eliza Hortstmann

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-1205

KID: 5-2-1205

1850-1875

Cactus Flower

Ebby, Zenetta Faith...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Cactus Flower

Creator: Ebby, Zenetta Faithful Shipley

Location Made: California (CA) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

The maker lived most of their life in California and made many other quilts.

5-2-1298

KID: 5-2-1298

1850-1875

Applique Wild Ros...

Momeyer, Rebecca Co...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Applique Wild Rose

Creator: Momeyer, Rebecca Conwell

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, applique straight stitch

Quilt Size: 89 inches x 87.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

I do not know if she made it or not.

5-2-1443

KID: 5-2-1443

1850-1875

Basket

Munsch, Mary

Date Made: 1850-1875

Basket

Creator: Munsch, Mary

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 73" x 87.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Striped, Plaid, Solid/plain, Floral

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-1559

KID: 5-2-1559

1850-1875

Red and Green App...

Shipley, Minerva Ki...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Red and Green Applique

Creator: Shipley, Minerva King

Contruction: Piecing, Hand Applique, basic applique stitch

Quilt Size: 72" x 90.5"

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Machine quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Solid/plain

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-1659

KID: 5-2-1659

1850-1875

Red and Green App...

Lake, Harriett Dill...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Red and Green Applique

Creator: Lake, Harriett Dillon

Location Made: Williamsville, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, blind stitch

Quilt Size: 75" x 94"

Fabrics: Cotton, Domestic, Solid/plain, Floral

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-1710

KID: 5-2-1710

1850-1875

Album

H.H.

Date Made: 1850-1875

Album

Creator: H.H.

Location Made: Baltimore United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Reverse Applique, Embroidery, Painting

Quilt Size: 106 inches x 107 inches

Fabrics: Cotton

Project: Signature Quilt Project Public Submission

The quilt was owned by quilt collectors Nancy and Sam Starr of New York. The couple sold this quilt on January 21,1989 through Christie's auction house, to Ardis and Robert James. In the Christie's auction report the provenance is listed as Thomas K. Woodard. , This quilt is inscribed in ink on eac...

2-33-42

KID: 2-33-42

1850-1875

Album

Date Made: 1850-1875

Album

Location Made: Hawaii (HI) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 100 x 101

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Other, Print, Solid/plain, Plain weave

Project: Hawaiian Quilt Research Project; Honolulu Academy of Arts Collection

4-1-605

KID: 4-1-605

1850-1875

Date Made: 1850-1875

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 66 x 93-1/2

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Other, Print, Solid/plain, Plain weave

Project: Hawaiian Quilt Research Project; Honolulu Academy of Arts Collection

4-1-609

KID: 4-1-609

1850-1875

Nine Patch

Kauffman, Catherine...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Nine Patch

Creator: Kauffman, Catherine Beachy

Location Made: Arthur, Illinois (IL) United States

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) United States

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

Basket

Date Made: 1850-1875

Basket

Location Made: Illinois (IL) United States

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

Cockscombs and Cu...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Cockscombs and Currants

Location Made: Kentucky (KY) United States

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

Roses in Basket

Date Made: 1850-1875

Roses in Basket

Location Made: United States

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

Rose of Sharon Bo...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Rose of Sharon Bouquet

Location Made: United States

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: United States

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

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) United States

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

Pineapple Log Cab...

Black, Sarah Vaughn...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Pineapple Log Cabin

Creator: Black, Sarah Vaughn

Location Made: Jacksonville, Illinois (IL) United States

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

Star Within Star

Date Made: 1850-1875

Star Within Star

Location Made: Illinois (IL) United States

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

Hexagons

Hewitt, Maria

Date Made: 1850-1875

Hexagons

Creator: Hewitt, Maria

Location Made: rural

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

No doubt other neighbors assisted in the quilting as that was the usual custom of the families. Made with unusual cloth pieces. , Quiltmaker was the quilt owner's grandmother.

5-2-458

KID: 5-2-458

1850-1875

Kyle

Date Made: 1850-1875

Kyle

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, blind

Quilt Size: 68.5 inches x 85.25 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Striped, Checked, Solid/plain, Other

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-648

KID: 5-2-648

1850-1875

Seven Sisters

Wilson, Nancy

Date Made: 1850-1875

Seven Sisters

Creator: Wilson, Nancy

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 74.5 inches x 84.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Domestic, Muslin, Solid/plain, Floral

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-972

KID: 5-2-972

1850-1875

Applique (#77)

Owen, Mary

Date Made: 1850-1875

Applique (#77)

Creator: Owen, Mary

Contruction: Hand Applique, Decorative stitches include embroidery, chain, french knot, and blind stitch.

Quilt Size: 84.25 inches x 98 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain, Floral

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project; Lincoln's New Salem Historic Site Collection

5-2-1080

KID: 5-2-1080

1850-1875

Cross and Crown (...

will be quilted

Date Made: 1850-1875

Cross and Crown (variation)

Creator: will be quilted

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-1131

KID: 5-2-1131

1850-1875

Block and Leaf

Housh, Sarah Elizab...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Block and Leaf

Creator: Housh, Sarah Elizabeth Gaines

Location Made: Aberdeen, Ohio (OH) United States

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

She was interested in quilt making and at the age of 12 years she picked up corn so that she could buy material to make quilts. She made other quilts.

5-2-1164

KID: 5-2-1164

1850-1875

Log Cabin

Date Made: 1850-1875

Log Cabin

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-1180

KID: 5-2-1180

1850-1875

Feathered Star

Date Made: 1850-1875

Feathered Star

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 68 inches x 83 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Broadcloth, Solid/plain, Floral

Project: Illinois Quilt Research Project

5-2-1187

KID: 5-2-1187