QUILT INDEX RECORD

36-34-1496

Where are the records for this quilt housed?

International Quilt Museum

Who documented this quilt?

International Quilt Museum; General Collection; California Heritage Quilt Project

International Quilt Museum Accession Number:

2007_008_0003

Person filling out this form is:

Author/researcher

Source of the information on this quilt:

Museum employee

When was the form filled out?

6/3/2025

This is a:

Finished quilt

Quilt's title:

The People's Bicentennial Quilt

Names for quilt's pattern in common use:

Album

How wide is the quilt?

129"

How long is the quilt?

71.5"

Shape of edge:

Straight

What color is the quilt?

Cream; Rust

Overall color scheme:

Multicolor

Type of inscription:

Date; Message

Method used to make the inscription:

Embroidery

Location of inscription:

on front

Time period:

1976-1999

When was the quilt finished?

1975-1976

Describe the quilt's layout:

Block pattern

Number of quilt blocks:

45

Arrangement of quilt blocks:

Straight

Spacing of quilt blocks:

Separated by plain sashing

What is the shape of the quilt blocks?

Sampler

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Cotton

Fabric types used to make the quilt top:

Broadcloth; Muslin

Fabric styles used in the quilt top:

Solid/plain

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Machine Piecing

Applique techniques used to make the quilt top:

Hand Applique

Embellishment techniques used to make the quilt top:

Embroidery

How is the binding made?

Front turned to back

How are the layers held together?

Hand quilting

Number of quilting stitches per inch, place 1:

4

Number of quilting stitches per inch, place 2:

5

Quilt top made by:

Guracar, Gen Pilgrim; coordinator

Where was the quilt made?

Mountain View

Where the quilt was made, state:

California (CA)

Where the quilt was made, country:

United States

Why was the quilt made?

Commemorative

Quilt is presently used as:

Museum collection

Publications (including web sites) where this quilt or maker was featured:

Ownership of this quilt is:

Public Museum, Library, or Institution

Quilt owner's name:

International Quilt Museum

Quilt owner's city:

Lincoln

Quilt owner's state:

Nebraska (NE)

Quilt owner's country:

United States

Who photographed this quilt?

Photo courtesy of the International Quilt Museum

Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Copyright holder:

International Quilt Museum, all rights reserved.

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