QUILT INDEX RECORD

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Where are the records for this quilt housed?

Kent County, MD Quilt Documentation Project

Who documented this quilt?

Kent County, MD Quilt Documentation Project

Kent County Quilt Documentation Project Number:

TL-14-1

This is a:

Finished quilt

Names for quilt's pattern in common use:

Sampler

How wide is the quilt?

57.75"

How long is the quilt?

57.75"

Shape of edge:

Straight

Describe the corners:

Two corners are mitred.

What color is the quilt?

Tan; Green; Red

Overall color scheme:

Multicolor

Describe the quilt's layout:

Block pattern

Number of quilt blocks:

25 blocks; 5 horizontal x 5 vertical

Size of quilt blocks:

8 1/2

Arrangement of quilt blocks:

Straight

Spacing of quilt blocks:

Separated by plain sashing

Sashing width:

2"

What is the shape of the quilt blocks?

Sampler

Number of borders:

1

Describe the borders:

3" wide cream, the corners are mitred.

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Cotton

Fabric types used to make the quilt top:

Glazed

Fabric styles used in the quilt top:

Solid/plain; Print

Describe the fibers or fabrics in the quilt top:

Calico

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Hand Piecing

Applique techniques used to make the quilt top:

Hand Applique

Describe the techniques used to make the quilt top:

Seams are pressed to one side and are 1/8" - 1/4" wide. The edges of the appliques are turned under.

What kind of filling is used in the quilt?

Wool

How are the layers held together?

Hand quilting; Quilt as you go

Quilting designs used, background fills:

Parallel lines

Describe the quilting designs used:

The quilting was done with a running stitch. The marking lines are not visible on the quilt. The quilting conforms to the design of the block. A Diamond/waffle pattern is used on the blocks. The sashing is unquilted. The outer border is unquilted. Each block quilted and bound, then stitched together.

Thread type used for the quilting:

Cotton

Color of thread used in the quilting:

White, the color doesn't match the section quilted.

Number of quilting stitches per inch, place 1:

8, 8, 9

Materials used in the quilt binding:

Cotton

How is the binding made?

Hand sewn; Straight grain; Woven tape

Describe the binding:

Muslin

Materials used to make the back:

Cotton

Describe the back:

Same fabric used throughout; Solid/plain

Description of the back:

Muslin. The back is in fair condition. There are stains on the back.

Type of inscription:

Date; Multiple names; Message

Describe the type of inscription:

The signer(s) are friends and relatives.

Method used to make the inscription:

Ink

Location of inscription:

on back

What is the date inscribed on the quilt?

Oct. 8, 1840

What is inscribed on the quilt?

Ann Barbara Deems, now Mrs. Thomas Sheppard, married Oct. 8th - 1840.-

Quilt's condition:

Fair/worn

Damage:

Stains

Describe the damage:

The condition of the colors is fair.

Describe the repairs:

This object has never been laundered.

When was the quilt finished?

1850s

Family/owner's date for quilt:

1840's

Time period:

1850-1875

Why was the quilt made?

Wedding

Details about why the quilt was made:

This quilt was made for the marriage of Susie Sheppard.

Where was the quilt made, city?

Baltimore

Where was the quilt made, state?

Maryland (MD)

Where was the quilt made, country?

United States

Where did the maker get their materials?

Purchased new

Quilt top made by:

Various family members

Quilt owner's name:

Nancy Zeller

How was this quilt acquired?

Inheritance

Tell the story of how the quilt was obtained:

Inherited from mother in 1950s. Previously owned by O'Nora Cooling, Baltimore, MD. Previously owned by Hannah Sheppard, Baltimore, MD. Previously owned by Susie Sheppard.

Ownership of this quilt is:

Private

Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Copyright holder:

Kent County Quilt Documentation Project, all rights reserved

Who photographed this quilt?

Ndancy Wyman

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