QUILT INDEX RECORD

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This is a:

Quilt top with unfinished edge

Owner's name for quilt:

Star of LeMoyne

Names for quilt's pattern in common use:

Star of LeMoyne

Brackman # or other source & #:

Brackman #3733b

How wide is the quilt?

80.25

How long is the quilt?

106.50

Shape of edge:

Straight

What color is the quilt?

Beige; Brown

Antique colors:

Chocolate Brown or Hershey Brown; Madder Red or Cinnamon Red; Turkey Red

Overall color scheme:

Two color

Describe the quilt's layout:

Block pattern

Number of quilt blocks:

30

Size of quilt blocks:

11 inches

Arrangement of quilt blocks:

Straight

Spacing of quilt blocks:

Separated by plain sashing

Sashing width:

4 inches

What is the shape of the quilt blocks?

Squares

Number of borders:

One

Describe the borders:

Plain

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Cotton

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Hand Piecing

Quilt's condition:

Very good/almost new

Damage:

Tears or holes

Repairs:

Patched with period fabrics

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

Only one small hole in border and repaired with border fabric

Family/owner's date for quilt:

1880

Time period:

1876-1900

Why was the quilt made?

Personal enjoyment

Quilt is presently used as:

Keepsake/memento

Where the quilt was made, city:

Minneapolis

Where the quilt was made, state:

Minnesota (MN)

Where the quilt was made, country:

United States

Where did the maker find their pattern?

Pattern; Public domain/traditional pattern

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Quilt top made by:

Foster, Unknown

Quiltmaker's city:

Minneapols

Quiltmaker's state:

Minnesota (MN)

Quiltmaker's country:

United States

Person filling out this form is:

Quilt owner

Source of the information on this quilt:

Gift

How did you acquire this quilt?

Gift

Quilt owner's city:

Goodyear

Quilt owner's county:

US

Quilt owner's state:

Arizona (AZ)

Date data was collected:

2023-06-15

Documentation Project:

Public Submission