QUILT INDEX RECORD

56-165-960

Who documented this quilt?

New Hampshire Quilt Documentation Project, Phase II; Town of Colebrook Historical Society Collection

New Hampshire Quilt Documentation Project Number:

0460

Where are the records for this quilt housed?

New Hampshire Quilt Documentation Project, Phase II

When was the form filled out?

2003-10-05

Where was the quilt documentation day held?

Balsams Grand Resort Hotel, Dixville Notch, New Hampshire (NH)

Who helped you fill out the form?

SC/Virginia Guaraldi

Ownership of this quilt is:

Public Museum, Library, or Institution

Quilt owner's name:

Town of Colebrook Historical Society

Quilt owner's city:

Colebrook

Quilt owner's county:

Coos

Quilt owner's state:

New Hampshire (NH)

Quilt owner's country:

United States

Source of the information on this quilt:

Arnold Goodrum

Quilt top made by:

Members of the Town of Colebrook community

Quiltmaker's city:

Colebrook

Quiltmaker's county:

Coos

Quiltmaker's state:

New Hampshire (NH)

Quiltmaker's country:

United States

How wide is the quilt?

64.5"

How long is the quilt?

88"

How was this quilt acquired?

Gift

Tell the story of how the quilt was obtained:

Presented to Colebrook Historical Society for display and preservation

Why was the quilt made?

Commemorative

Details about why the quilt was made:

Given to the Town of Colebrook Bicentennial Celebration as a token of love for our town from the town organization and the loyal workers.

What is the date inscribed on the quilt?

1770-1970

When was the quilt finished?

1970, documented date

Time period:

1950-1975

Related items such as diaries, obituaries, wills, household inventories, or pictures of the quiltmaker:

There are photos of the quilt.

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Hand Piecing; Machine Piecing

Applique techniques used to make the quilt top:

Hand Applique; Machine Applique

Embellishment techniques used to make the quilt top:

Embroidery

Describe the quilt's layout:

Block pattern

Arrangement of quilt blocks:

Straight

Spacing of quilt blocks:

Separated by plain sashing

Describe the quilt setting:

Lattice trips - 3.75"

Number of quilt blocks:

35; 5 vertical rows, 7 horizontal rows

What is the shape of the quilt blocks?

Squares

What size are the blocks?

10.5" x 10.5"

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Cotton; Cotton or polyester blend

Fabric styles used in the quilt top:

Print

Describe the fibers or fabrics in the quilt top:

Lattice - plain weave

What color is the quilt?

Orange; Cream

Overall color scheme:

Multicolor

How are the layers held together?

Tied or tufted

Describe the quilting designs used:

Quilting workmanship is very good.

Number of borders:

1

Describe the borders:

2" on side; 1.5" on top; cotton, polyester.

How is the binding made?

Edges turned in/no separate binding

Shape of edge:

Straight

What kind of filling is used in the quilt?

Polyester

How thick is the quilt?

Medium

Number of pieces of fabric in the quilt back:

2

Materials used to make the back:

Cotton

Description of the back:

Plain weave.

Describe the back:

Solid/plain; Machine sewn

Type of inscription:

Message

What is inscribed on the quilt?

Colebrook 1770-1970 Bicentennial (in center square). Other squares have explanations for images.

Location of inscription:

on front

Quilt's condition:

Excellent/like new

Damage:

Stains

Describe the damage:

Condition sound.

Names for quilt's pattern in common use:

Original

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Who photographed this quilt?

Robert L. Guaraldi

Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Copyright holder:

All Rights Reserved - Robert L. Guaraldi