
Cite this Quilt
Lone Star. c1910. From Michigan State University Museum, Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection. Published in The Quilt Index, https://quiltindex.org/view/?type=fullrec&kid=12-8-5965. Accessed: 02/26/21
QUILT INDEX RECORD
12-8-5965
Object label
Star of Bethlehem
Maker unknown
Peshawbestown, Leelanau County, Michigan
c1920
Collection of Michigan State University Museum acc.#2011:161.1
Essay about this quilt.
It is probable that Native Americans began quilting in the Great Lakes region after the establishment of Catholic missions in the 19th century; it is known that quilting took place at the Immaculate Conception in Peshawbestown. According to James M. McClurken, co-author with James A. Clifton and George L. Cornell, of People of the Three Fires: The Ottawa, Potawatomi, and Ojibway of Michigan, the star and floral motifs used in this quilt are typical components of Ottawa (Odawa) designs and mimic designs depicted in earlier porcupine quill work and beaded pieces in the region.
From Great Lakes, Great Quilts.
Who documented this quilt?
Michigan Quilt Project; Michigan State University Museum Collection
Where are the records for this quilt housed?
Michigan State University Museum
Michigan Quilt Project Number
11.0084
If this quilt is owned by a museum, enter the accession number here
2011:161.1
What is the title of the quilt?
Lone Star
If you are the quilt owner, how did you acquire this quilt?
Purchased the quilt
Where was the quilt made (city)?
Peshabestown
Where was the quilt made (county)?
Leelanau
Where was the quilt made (state)?
Michigan (MI)
Where was the quilt made (country)?
United States
Choose the time frame that best describes when the quilt was made.
1901-1929
When was the quilt finished?
c1910
How is this quilt used?
Museum collection
What is/was the ethnic or tribal background of the quilt maker?
Native American; Ottawa (Odawa)
What type of quilted object is this?
Finished quilt
How wide is the quilt?
63"
How long is the quilt?
78 3/4"
What is the shape of the quilt edge?
Straight
What is the shape of the corners?
Straight
What color(s) is the quilt?
Blue, Cream, Green, Pink, Purple, Red, Yellow
What is the best description of the quilt's condition?
Very good/almost new
What is the layout (or set) of the quilt?
Medallion or framed center
How many borders are on the quilt?
3
Describe the style of the borders.
1 1/2" each
What types of fiber were used to make the quilt top?
Cotton
What piecing method was used to make the quilt top?
Hand Piecing
What applique method was used to make the quilt top?
Hand Applique
What fibers were used to make the quilt back?
Cotton
What fiber type was used to make the quilt binding?
Cotton
What is the fiber content of the quilt filling?
Cotton
How are the quilt layers held together?
Hand quilting
How many quilting stitches are there per inch? Count only the stitches on the top.
7
Choose another spot on the quilt. How many quilting stitches are there per inch? Count only the stitches on the top.
5
Describe any decorative patterns used in the quilt design.
Fans
Other relationship to source: If you chose Other, for the relationship to the source, describe the relationship here.
Museum employee
Ownership of this quilt is:
Public- Michigan State University Museum
Quilt owner's name:
Michigan State University Museum
Quilt owner's city:
East Lansing
Quilt owner's county:
Ingham
Quilt owner's state.
Michigan (MI)
Quilt owner's country:
United States
How did the owner acquire this quilt?
Gift
Tell the story of how the quilt was obtained.
Donated by Anne Pray, Elk Rapids, MI
Access and copyright information:
Restricted
Who photographed this quilt?
Pearl Yee Wong
Who is the copyright holder?
MSU Board of Trustees
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