QUILT INDEX RECORD

51-148-746

Story about this quilt:

This quilt was donated by Jess Stowell to the Anderson Historical Society in 2004. No information was provided on who made this quilt.

This is a:

Finished quilt

Owner's name for quilt:

Carpenter's Wheel

Brackman # or other source & #:

3809

Keywords or Subject:

carpenter's wheel, shirting, gingham

How wide is the quilt?

78 inches

How long is the quilt?

82 inches

Shape of edge:

Straight

What color is the quilt?

Blue; Cream; Pink; Red; Yellow

Antique colors:

Indigo Blue

Overall color scheme:

Multicolor

Describe the quilt's layout:

Block pattern

Number of quilt blocks:

16

Size of quilt blocks:

15 inches

Arrangement of quilt blocks:

Straight

Spacing of quilt blocks:

Separated by sashing with cornerstones or connecting blocks

Describe the quilt setting:

10 inch cornerstones

Sashing width:

varies from 5.5 inches to 6 inches

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:

Feedsack; Geometric; Mourning prints; Plaid; Print; Solid/plain; Striped

Describe the fibers or fabrics in the quilt top:

shirting, gingham

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Hand Piecing; Machine Piecing

Describe the techniques used to make the quilt top:

The blocks are mostly hand pieced, with sashing mostly machine pieced.

What kind of filling is used in the quilt?

Cotton

How thick is the quilt?

Thin

How are the layers held together?

Tied or tufted

Describe the quilting designs used:

Ties are blue, pink and green arranged in no particular order. Each block is tied to the front in one color.

Thread type used for the quilting:

wool

Color of thread used in the quilting:

blue, pink, green

How is the binding made?

Back turned to front; Hand sewn

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

Width varies on each side.

Describe the binding:

The backing turned to the front measures 1.25 inches on the bottom, one side is .375 inches and the top is one inch. The other side is uneven, from 1.25 inches narrowing down to the seam being along the edge of the quilt.

Materials used to make the quilt back:

Cotton

Describe the back:

Different fabrics; Print; Solid/plain

What color is the back of the quilt?

Blue; Cream; Pink

Number of pieces of fabric in the quilt back:

2

Width of pieces on the back:

11.5 inches by 78 inches, 35,5 inches by 78 inches, 35 inches by 78 inches

Description of the back:

The two big pieces are a pink and blue print, the small piece is solid pink.

Type of inscription:

Date

Method used to make the inscription:

Attached label; Ink

Location of inscription:

on back

What is inscribed on the quilt?

2004.87.161

What is the date inscribed on the quilt?

2004

Quilt's condition:

Good/moderate use

Damage:

Fold marks or creases; Open seams; Uneven batting

Time period:

1930-1949

Where did the maker find their pattern?

Public domain/traditional pattern

Information about the pattern used:

The block pattern has many names: Black Diamond by Clara Stone, Carpenter's Wheel by Finley, Diadem Star by Hearth & Home 1928, Double Star by Hearth & Home, Knickerbocker Star by The Workbasket 1935, Lone Star of Paradise by KC Star 1933, Star of Bethlehem by Comfort, Star of Bethlehem by Clara Stone, Star Quilt Block by People's Popular Monthly 8/1915, Star within a Star by Hall, Sunflower by Nancy Page and Twinkling Stars by Nancy Page.

Quilt owner's name:

Anderson Historical Society

How did you acquire this quilt?

Gift

Tell the story of how the quilt was obtained:

Donated by Jess Stowell in 2004.

Ownership of this quilt is:

Public Museum, Library, or Institution

Quilt owner's city:

Anderson

Quilt owner's county:

Shasta

Quilt owner's state:

California (CA)

Quilt owner's country:

United States

Owner's inventory number:

2004.087.161

Who documented this quilt?

California Heritage Quilt Project; Anderson Historical Society Collection

Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Copyright holder:

Anderson Historical Society, all rights reserved

Date data was collected:

2025-06-07

Who photographed this quilt?

Scarlett Rose

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Documentation Project:

Public Submission