QUILT INDEX RECORD

4-1-614

Where are the records for this quilt housed?

Hawaiian Quilt Research Project

Who documented this quilt?

Hawaiian Quilt Research Project; Bishop Museum Collection

Hawaiian Quilt Research Project Number:

865

Alternate inventory control number:

1961.105.02

Person filling out this form is:

Quilt owner

When was the form filled out?

1-Dec-95

If you are the quilt owner, how did you acquire this quilt?

Received as a gift

This is a:

Finished quilt

Owner's name for quilt:

Kahili Me Ka Peahi

How wide is the quilt?

90-1/4

How long is the quilt?

87

Shape of corners:

Other

Describe the corners:

Not true miter; slightly rounded.

What color is the quilt?

White; Gold

Overall color scheme:

Two color

Notes on condition, damage, or repairs:

Worn along one binding. Some foxing & stains. Seems to be in very good condition.

What is inscribed on the quilt?

2 Houston" stamped on 1/2" twill tape tag. Museum acc. no. added.

Method used to make the inscription:

Attached label

Describe the quilt's layout:

Wholecloth

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Cotton

Fabric types used to make the quilt top:

Sateen

Fabric styles used in the quilt top:

Solid/plain

Applique techniques used to make the quilt top:

Hand Applique

Materials used to make the back:

Cotton

What color is the back of the quilt?

Gold

Number of pieces of fabric in the quilt back:

4

Describe the back:

Different fabrics; Solid/plain

Materials used in the quilt binding:

Cotton

Fabric structure of the binding:

Sateen

How is the binding made?

Straight grain; Machine sewn

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

half inch - one inch

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

22", 23-1/2:, 23", 21-1/2" wide

What kind of filling is used in the quilt?

Cannot tell

How thick is the quilt?

Thin (Less than 3/16")

How are the layers held together?

Hand quilting

Color of thread used in the quilting:

White

Number of quilting stitches per inch, place 1:

5

Width between quilting lines:

5/8

Quilting designs used, overall motifs:

Echo

Where the quilt was made, country:

United States

Ownership of this quilt is:

Public Museum, Library or Institution

Quilt owner's country:

United States

Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Copyright holder:

Hawaiian Quilt Research Project