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4-1-855

Where are the records for this quilt housed?

Hawaiian Quilt Research Project

Who documented this quilt?

Hawaiian Quilt Research Project; Monterey History & Art Association Collection

Hawaiian Quilt Research Project Number:

1107

Alternate inventory control number:

UH-L.98.1.2

Person filling out this form is:

Quilt owner

When was the form filled out?

7-Mar-99

This is a:

Finished quilt

Names for quilt's pattern in common use:

Carnation

How wide is the quilt?

83 1/4

How long is the quilt?

90 3/4

Shape of corners:

Other

Describe the corners:

Mitered

What color is the quilt?

White; Green

Overall color scheme:

Two color

Notes on condition, damage, or repairs:

Stained front & back, mostly brown, one green. In excellent conditon. White fabric turned tan on edges.

What is inscribed on the quilt?

TQ 10/A. UH-L.98.1.2

Describe the quilt's layout:

Wholecloth

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Cotton

Fabric types used to make the quilt top:

Other

Fabric styles used in the quilt top:

Solid/plain

Describe the fibers or fabrics in the quilt top:

Plain weave

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?

White

Number of pieces of fabric in the quilt back:

1

Describe the back:

Same fabric used throughout; Solid/plain

Materials used in the quilt binding:

Cotton

Fabric structure of the binding:

Plain weave

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

What kind of filling is used in the quilt?

Wool

How thick is the quilt?

Thick (More 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:

6-7

Width between quilting lines:

1/2

Quilting designs used, overall motifs:

Echo

Where the quilt was made, country:

United States

Quilt owner's country:

United States

Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Copyright holder:

Hawaiian Quilt Research Project

Cite this Quilt

Carnation. From Hawaiian Quilt Research Project, Hawaiian Quilt Research Project; Monterey History & Art Association Collection. Published in The Quilt Index, https://quiltindex.org/view/?type=fullrec&kid=4-1-855. Accessed: 04/20/24