QUILT INDEX RECORD

20-16-946

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:

62-013-01

Person filling out this form is:

Other

Source of the information on this quilt:

representing museum

When was the form filled out?

06/08/1991

This is a:

Finished quilt

Quilt's title:

Pineapple

How wide is the quilt?

52 inches

How long is the quilt?

52 1/2 inches

Shape of edge:

Embellished or trimmed

Describe the edge:

lace edge

Shape of corners:

Straight

What color is the quilt?

Black; Burgundy

Overall color scheme:

Multicolor; Dark colors

Quilt's condition:

Fair/worn

Damage:

Fading; Stains

Describe where the inscription was found:

May have HQPNJ label on back

Time period:

1850-1875

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

1870's

Who estimated the quilt's date?

Schaffer, Barbara

Describe the quilt's layout:

Block pattern

Arrangement of quilt blocks:

Straight

Spacing of quilt blocks:

Side by side

Number of different block patterns used in the quilt:

one

What is the shape of the quilt blocks?

Squares

Number of borders:

one

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Silk

Fabric types used to make the quilt top:

Velvet; Other

Fabric styles used in the quilt top:

Solid/plain

Describe the fibers or fabrics in the quilt top:

brocade

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Hand Piecing

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

no

Materials used to make the back:

Cotton; Silk

Describe the back:

Same fabric used throughout

Describe the binding:

edges turned in with handmade linen (maybe) lace (beige)

How is the binding made?

Edges turned in/ no separate binding

What kind of filling is used in the quilt?

Wool

How thick is the quilt?

Thin (Less than 3/16?)

How are the layers held together?

Tied or tufted

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

Rated 3 (good) on HQPNJ's scale for visual effect. Set in diagonal rows of color with black velvet center. Lace edge.

Quilt top made by:

Unknown, quilter

Quilted by:

unknown, quilter

Where the quilt was made, country:

United States

Tell the story of how the quilt was obtained:

Donated by Mrs. Grover Asmus. Quilt has been in the museum at least 70 years.

Quilt is presently used as:

Unknown

Where did the maker find their pattern?

Unknown

Ownership of this quilt is:

Public Museum, Library or Institution

Quilt owner's name:

Jersey City Museum

Quilt owner's city:

Jersey City

Quilt owner's county:

Hudson

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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