QUILT INDEX RECORD

20-16-835

Where are the records for this quilt housed?

Rutgers Special Collections and University Archives

Who documented this quilt?

The Heritage Quilt Project of New Jersey, Inc.

The Heritage Quilt Project of New Jersey Documentation Number:

31-020-01

Person filling out this form is:

Quilt owner

When was the form filled out?

08/19/1989

Choose the best description of the source to the quilt:

Quilt owner

This is a:

Finished quilt

Quilt's title:

Velvet Crazy Quilt with Flag Patches on back

How wide is the quilt?

39 1/2 inches

How long is the quilt?

52 inches

Shape of edge:

Straight

Shape of corners:

Straight

What color is the quilt?

Black; Gold

Overall color scheme:

Dark colors

Quilt's condition:

Good/moderate use

Damage:

Disintegration of fabric

Describe where the inscription was found:

May have HQPNJ label on back

Time period:

1876-1900

Family/owner's date for quilt:

1900

Date estimated by an antique dealer, quilt historian or appraiser:

1900

Who estimated the quilt's date?

Schaffer, Barbara

Describe the quilt's layout:

Crazy

Fabric types used to make the quilt top:

Velvet

Fabric styles used in the quilt top:

Solid/plain

Describe the fibers or fabrics in the quilt top:

Quilt top uses drapery or upholstery velvet.

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Hand Piecing

Embellishment techniques used to make the quilt top:

Embroidery

Materials used to make the back:

Flannel

Description of the back:

This quilt is unique in that the backing is made up of tobacco flannel flags of countries.

Describe the back:

Print

Describe the binding:

Multiple fabrics used in binding

How is the binding made?

Straight grain

What kind of filling is used in the quilt?

No filling

How are the layers held together?

Not quilted

Features or notes about the quilt's appearance, materials, or construction:

Quilt is interesting because of the types of fabrics used, especially on the back. Rated 3 (good) on HQPNJ scale for visual effect.

Where the quilt was made, state:

New Jersey (NJ)

Where the quilt was made, country:

United States

Quilt is presently used as:

Unknown

Ownership of this quilt is:

Private

Quilt owner's state:

New Jersey (NJ)

Quilt owner's country:

United States

Quiltmaker's gender:

Female

Who photographed this quilt?

Marti Porreca

Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Copyright holder:

The Heritage Quilt Project of New Jersey, Inc.

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