QUILT INDEX RECORD

60-178-198

Where are the records for this quilt housed?

Kenan Research Center, Atlanta History Center

Who documented this quilt?

Georgia Quilt Project; Black Disapora Quilt History Project

Georgia Quilt Project Documentation Number:

6725

Type:

Finished quilt

Describe the item:

Bed size

Quilt name used by owner:

Cathedral Window

How wide is the quilt?

87"

How long is the quilt?

82"

Shape of edge:

Straight

Overall color scheme:

Multicolor; Light or pastel colors

Design:

Block pattern

Number of quilt blocks:

990 blocks

Size of quilt blocks:

2.75"

Set:

Straight

Sashing construction and spacing of quilt blocks:

Side by side

Fiber (Top):

Cotton

Patterns:

Checked; Print; Solid/plain

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Hand Piecing

How is the binding made?

Back turned to front; Edges turned in/no separate binding

Backing fiber:

Cotton; Muslin

Describe the back:

Solid/plain

Backing color:

Cream

Type of inscription:

Signature; Single

What is inscribed on the quilt?

Matty E inked on back corners all 4

Condition:

Excellent/like new

When was the quilt finished?

1980 - 1985

Further information concerning dates:

The maker was 65 when the quilt was made.

Time period:

1976-1999

Why was the quilt made?

Personal use

Where was the quilt made, city:

Atlanta

Where was the quilt made, county:

Fulton

Where was the quilt made, state:

Georgia (GA)

Where was the quilt made, country:

United States

What were the quiltmaker's fabric sources?

Sewing scraps; Purchased new

Where did the quiltmaker get her patterns?

Book

Describe where the quiltmaker got her patterns:

The quilting designs came from books and friends.

Has this quilt been exhibited or displayed? Explain.

at church

Quilt top made by:

Elder, Mattie Woods

Quilted by:

Elder, Mattie Woods

Quilt owner's name:

Mattie Woods Elder

How was this quilt acquired?

Made by owner

Tell the story of how the quilt was obtained:

pieced it

Ownership of this quilt is:

Private

Quilt owner's city:

Atlanta

Quilt owner's county:

Fulton

Quilt owner's state:

Georgia (GA)

Quilt owner's country:

United States

Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Copyright holder:

Georgia Quilt Project, all rights reserved

When was the form filled out?

1992-04-12

Where was the quilt documentation day held?

Emmaus House

Who helped you fill out the form?

JG

Details

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  If the source helped design the quilt, describe their input:

  Pieced the quilt