QUILT INDEX RECORD

39-40-3445

Where are the records for this quilt housed?

Indiana State Museum

Who documented this quilt?

Indiana Quilt Registry Project

Indiana Quilt Registry Project Number:

CV004

When was the form filled out?

9/17/1988

Who helped you fill out the form?

MW

Where was the quilt documentation day held?

Connersville

How wide is the quilt?

67.5"

How long is the quilt?

79.5"

Shape of edge:

Straight

Shape of corners:

Straight

What color is the quilt?

Beige or Tan; Red; White

Quilt's condition:

Excellent/like new

Damage:

Dirty

Describe the damage:

Green faded to tan.

Notes on condition, damage, or repairs:

Color is good, fibers are strong.

Type of inscription:

Multiple Names

Method used to make the inscription:

Embroidery

Time period:

1876-1900

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

c1880

Describe the quilt's layout:

Block pattern

Number of quilt blocks:

6 appliqued blocks, 2 plain blocks

Size of quilt blocks:

19" x 19"

Arrangement of quilt blocks:

On point or rotated 45 degrees

Spacing of quilt blocks:

Alternating with plain squares

What is the shape of the quilt blocks?

Same block throughout

Describe the borders:

Plain, embroidered and appliqued strips. Butted; 3" ends, 6.75" sides.

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Cotton

Fabric styles used in the quilt top:

Solid/plain

Describe the fibers or fabrics in the quilt top:

Muslin weight

Applique techniques used to make the quilt top:

Hand Applique

Embellishment techniques used to make the quilt top:

Embroidery

Describe the techniques used to make the quilt top:

Whip stitch

Materials used to make the back:

Cotton

Number of pieces of fabric in the quilt back:

3 pieces

Width of pieces on the back:

2.375", 33.5", 33"

How is the binding made?

Back turned to front

What is the width of the binding (measure on the top only)?

less than a half inch

How wide is the binding (measure on the top only)?

.375"

What kind of filling is used in the quilt?

Cotton

How thick is the quilt?

Thin

Describe the quilt filling:

Seeds are visible in the batting.

How are the layers held together?

Hand quilting

Color of thread used in the quilting:

White

Number of quilting stitches per inch, place 1:

9

Describe the quilting designs used:

Even quilting stitches.

Ownership of this quilt is:

Private

Quilt owner's city:

Kokomo

Quilt owner's state:

Indiana (IN)

Quilt owner's country:

United States

Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Copyright holder:

Indiana State Museum