QUILT INDEX RECORD

15-11-1989

Where are the records for this quilt housed?

Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Who documented this quilt?

Pioneer Village, Ozaukee County Historical Society

Wisconsin Quilt History Project Number:

A31

Person filling out this form is:

Quilt owner

When was the form filled out?

09-22-2002

Choose the best description of the source to the quilt:

Quilt owner

If you are the quilt owner, how did you acquire this quilt?

Received as a gift

Interviewer:

Hill, A. C.

Where was the quilt documentation day held?

Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts

This is a:

Finished quilt

Names for quilt's pattern in common use:

Democrat Rose

Brackman # or other source & #:

18.24

How wide is the quilt?

67 in

How long is the quilt?

77 in

Shape of edge:

Straight

Shape of corners:

Straight

What color is the quilt?

Green; Red

Overall color scheme:

Two color

Quilt's condition:

Poor/very worn

Damage:

Fading; Tears or holes

Notes on condition, damage, or repairs:

Quilt has several large holes in center, possibly caused by animals.

Type of inscription:

Signature

Method used to make the inscription:

In the quilting

Location of inscription:

other

Describe where the inscription was found:

front of quilt

Time period:

1876-1900

Describe the quilt's layout:

Block pattern

Number of quilt blocks:

6

Arrangement of quilt blocks:

Straight

Spacing of quilt blocks:

Side by side

Number of different block patterns used in the quilt:

1

Number of borders:

1

Describe the borders:

Borders are on long sides only. One side has a plain white border. The other side has an appliqued vine with leaves and flowers. Vine appears to have faded to blue.

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Cotton

Fabric styles used in the quilt top:

Solid/plain

Applique techniques used to make the quilt top:

Machine Applique

Can you feel or see paper on the quilt that was used as a construction aid?

no

Materials used to make the back:

Cotton

What color is the back of the quilt?

Cream

Describe the back:

Solid/plain

Materials used in the quilt binding:

Cotton

How is the binding made?

Hand sewn; Machine sewn

What kind of filling is used in the quilt?

Cotton

How are the layers held together?

Machine quilting

Thread type used for the quilting:

cotton

Color of thread used in the quilting:

white

Quilting designs used, overall motifs:

Grid/crosshatch

Describe the quilting designs used:

Machine crosshatch grid continues across appliques.

How was this quilt acquired?

Gift

Where did the maker find their pattern?

Public domain/traditional pattern

Where did the quiltmaker find the pattern for the quilting design on the quilt?

Public domain

Ownership of this quilt is:

Public Museum, Library or Institution

Quilt owner's name:

Pioneer Village, Ozaukee County Historical Society

Quilt owner's city:

Saukville

Quilt owner's county:

Ozaukee

Quilt owner's state:

Wisconsin (WI)

Quilt owner's country:

United States

Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Copyright holder:

Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts