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Poinsetta Quilt Variation Center flower has additional radiating diamonds
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QUILT INDEX RECORD
30-26-1598
Date data collected:
March 31, 2010
Documentation Location:
McCarl House
In which county does this quilt currently reside?
Beaver
Owner's Name:
Muriel McCarl
Ownership of this quilt is:
Private
Who documented this quilt?
McCarl Quilts
Where are the records for this quilt housed?
Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation
Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation Quilt Documentation Number:
WP.BVR.0129
Access and copyright information:
Restricted
Copyright holder:
Beaver County Historical Research & Landmarks Foundation
This is a:
Finished quilt
Quilt's title:
Poinsetta Quilt Variation Center flower has additional radiating diamonds
Brackman # or other source & #:
768.3
How wide is the quilt?
95.5"
How long is the quilt?
96.5"
Shape of edge:
Straight
Shape of corners:
Straight
What color is the quilt?
Blue or Navy; Red
Antique colors:
Cadet Blue
Overall color scheme:
Multicolor
Quilt's condition:
Very good/almost new
Damage:
Dirty; Tears or holes; Wear to edge or binding
Describe the damage:
Wood stains
What is inscribed on the quilt?
Montgomery County, Maryland, Oct. 10th 1844. Machine stitched (?) Emeline Talbott
Method used to make the inscription:
Attached label
Describe the method used to inscribe the quilt:
1900 2 metal staples to the front of quilt paper tag stappled work tulip antique quilt 12 MeCarl DE OE 13-81
Time period:
1800-1849
Describe the quilt's layout:
Block pattern
Number of quilt blocks:
25
Size of quilt blocks:
approx. 12.25"
Arrangement of quilt blocks:
Straight
Spacing of quilt blocks:
Separated by inner only sashing (no sashing along outer edge of outer blocks)
Sashing width:
4"
Number of borders:
3
Describe the borders:
1st border isoceles triangles 3/4 on 3 sides 4th side double sided 1 3/4. Second border 5 3/4 frapunla swirls. Third border double triangles 1 5/8" looks like zigzag.
Fiber types used to make the quilt top:
Cotton
Fabric types used to make the quilt top:
Broadcloth
Fabric styles used in the quilt top:
Floral; Solid/plain
Describe the fibers or fabrics in the quilt top:
Solid green border
Applique techniques used to make the quilt top:
Hand Applique
Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:
Hand Piecing
Describe the techniques used to make the quilt top:
Stemms different in blocks; number and width -- leaf placement varied -- no specific pattern or half and half arrangement.
Can you feel or see paper on the quilt that was used as a construction aid?
no
Materials used to make the back:
Cotton
Description of the back:
Probably originally white rougher weave on back.
What color is the back of the quilt?
Cream
Number of pieces of fabric in the quilt back:
3
Width of pieces on the back:
20", 28.75", 31"
Materials used in the quilt binding:
Cotton
How is the binding made?
Front turned to back; Straight grain
What is the width of the binding (measure on the top only)?
less than a half inch
What kind of filling is used in the quilt?
Cotton
How thick is the quilt?
Thin (Less than 3/16?)
How are the layers held together?
Hand quilting; Machine quilting; Stuffed work
Thread type used for the quilting:
Cotton
Color of thread used in the quilting:
White/beige
Number of quilting stitches per inch, place 1:
17
Number of quilting stitches per inch, place 2:
16
Quilting designs used, overall motifs:
Stipple
Quilting designs used, decorative motifs:
Feathering; Vines
Describe the quilting designs used:
Machine stitched inscription in center 4" x 13". Knots only visible on back. Heavy stipped less then 1/8". Overlapping scallops, star in straight lines
Person filling out this form is:
Quilt owner; Quilt collector
Choose the best description of the source to the quilt:
Quilt collector; Quilt owner
If you are the quilt owner, how did you acquire this quilt?
Purchased the quilt
Quilt owner's city:
Beaver Falls
Quilt owner's state:
Pennsylvania (PA)
Quilt owner's country:
United States
Related items such as diaries, obituaries, wills, household inventories, or pictures of the quiltmaker:
Muriel and Foster McCarl started collecting quilts in 1950's. The purchased quilts from the Lancaster, PA area as well as in Delaware and Medina, Ohio. They purchased the quilts from Auction Houses such as Garth's (Delaware, Ohio); Pennypackers (Lancaster,PA); and Horst Auctions (Ephrata, PA). They also purchased quilts from many dealers such as George and Mildred Samaha, Sr.; George Samaha, Jr. (Medina, Ohio); Hattie Brunner (Lancaster, PA); Fran and Elise Beaven (New Jersey); Dave and Maze Pottinger (Michigan). The McCarl's loved antiques that were signed and dated. They felt that the signatures enhanced the value of the item.
Cite this Quilt
Poinsetta Quilt Variation Center flower has additional radiating diamonds. 1800-1849. From Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation, McCarl Quilts. Published in The Quilt Index, https://quiltindex.org/view/?type=fullrec&kid=30-26-1598. Accessed: 04/23/24