QUILT INDEX RECORD

4-1-616

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:

866

Alternate inventory control number:

K33C, Inv-460-b

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

Names for quilt's pattern in common use:

Hawaiian Flags

How wide is the quilt?

72-1/4

How long is the quilt?

94-1/2

Shape of corners:

Other

What color is the quilt?

Blue or Navy; White; Red; Gold

Overall color scheme:

Multicolor

Notes on condition, damage, or repairs:

The warp of the ribbon has deteriorated in many areas - appears to be silk - much more deteriorated than filling. Needs to be cleaned.

What is inscribed on the quilt?

Monogram in center: "EP (K? R?) Quilt was part of estate of Eva Parker (Mrs. Frank Wood) of Parker Ranch. [See "Quilting is an Art", by Betsy Balsley, Star-Bulletin, Honolulu, August 20, 1969 for quilt photo and provenance].

Method used to make the inscription:

Embroidery

Describe the quilt's layout:

Medallion or framed center

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Silk

Fabric types used to make the quilt top:

Other

Fabric styles used in the quilt top:

Solid/plain

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Machine Piecing

Applique techniques used to make the quilt top:

Hand Applique

Embellishment techniques used to make the quilt top:

Embroidery

Embellishments used:

Silk thread

Materials used to make the back:

Cotton

What color is the back of the quilt?

White

Number of pieces of fabric in the quilt back:

3

Width of pieces on the back:

29-1/8"; 31-3/4"; 10-1/4"

Describe the back:

Different fabrics; Solid/plain

Materials used in the quilt binding:

Silk

Fabric structure of the binding:

Satin

How is the binding made?

Other; Machine sewn; Ribbon

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

half inch - one inch

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

Number of quilting stitches per inch, place 1:

9-10

Width between quilting lines:

5/8-3/4

Quilting designs used, overall motifs:

Single parallel lines; Echo

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

Binding is satin ribbon in two widths, machine stitched [probably in one operation].

Where the quilt was made, state:

Hawaii (HI)

Where the quilt was made, country:

United States

Ownership of this quilt is:

Public Museum, Library or Institution

Quilt owner's state:

Hawaii (HI)

Quilt owner's country:

United States

Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Copyright holder:

Hawaiian Quilt Research Project