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Block Sampler; Chimney Sweep; Washington Sidewalk; Begger's Block; Star of Beauty; Mosaic; Balkan Puzzle; Brickwork; Single Pinwheel; Checkerboard Squares; Rolling Star; Ocean Wave; Mosaic
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QUILT INDEX RECORD
6-3-2197
Where are the records for this quilt housed?
State Historical Society of Iowa
Who documented this quilt?
Iowa Quilt Research Project; Mary Barton Collection
Iowa Quilt Research Project Number:
1988.64.120
Person filling out this form is:
Author/researcher; Quilt collector
If you are the quilt owner, how did you acquire this quilt?
Purchased the quilt
This is a:
Quilt blocks or pieces
Describe the item:
Individual quilt blocks stitched to muslin.
Owner's name for quilt:
Block Sampler
Names for quilt's pattern in common use:
Chimney Sweep; Washington Sidewalk; Begger's Block; Star of Beauty; Mosaic; Balkan Puzzle; Brickwork; Single Pinwheel; Checkerboard Squares; Rolling Star; Ocean Wave; Mosaic
Brackman # or other source & #:
2813; 661; 695; 2429;
Shape of edge:
Straight
Shape of corners:
Straight
Overall color scheme:
Multicolor
Quilt's condition:
Unknown/Not Rated
Describe the quilt's layout:
Block pattern
Number of quilt blocks:
Twelve
What is the shape of the quilt blocks?
Sampler
Fiber types used to make the quilt top:
Cotton
Fabric types used to make the quilt top:
Unknown
Describe the fibers or fabrics in the quilt top:
Various fabrics and prints used in blocks.
Can you feel or see paper on the quilt that was used as a construction aid?
no
Features or notes about the quilt's appearance, materials, or construction:
12 blocks described top left to lower right. #1 Chimney Sweep (Rehmel 695). Red, yellow, green and purple prints. 11” x 11" #2 Washington Sidewalk noted on pane, block more like Friendship Chain or Album (Brackman 2813 c). Red and green, 9” square. #3 Begger’s Block variation noted on panel. Christian Cross, Chimney Sweep (Rehmel 661, 695). Dark blue, red, yellow. #4 Star of Beauty noted on pane. 10” square block, red and white prints. #5 Mosaic (Rehmel 119). Red print with white print, 8.5” square. #6 Balkan Puzzle, Windblown Square, ZigZag Tile (Rehmel 382). Old red with white print, 10” square. #7 Brickwork (Rehmel 935). White and red print, 11.5” x 14”. #8 Single Pinwheel (Rehmel 390). Red and green print, 7” square. #9 Checkerboard Squares (Brackman 2429). Variation of nine-patch – 25 complete squares in block. Red and white print, 11.25” square #10 Rolling Star (Rehmel 1777). Red print with ecru, 13” squares. #11 Ocean Wave (Rehmel 120). 12” x 6” from point to point. Red with white flowered print. #12 Mosaic (Rehmel 119). Could be pillow top.
Where the quilt was made, city:
Ames
Where the quilt was made, county:
Story
Where the quilt was made, state:
Iowa (IA)
Where the quilt was made, country:
United States
How was this quilt acquired?
Made by owner
Why was the quilt made?
Teaching or learning sample
The quilt was made to be used for:
Other
Quilt is presently used as:
Museum collection; Study or teaching aid
Where did the maker get their materials?
Unknown
Ownership of this quilt is:
Public Museum, Library or Institution
Quilt owner's state:
Iowa (IA)
Quilt owner's country:
United States
Access and copyright information:
Restricted
Copyright holder:
Registrar,State Historical Society of Iowa
Cite this Quilt
Block Sampler. From State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa Quilt Research Project; Mary Barton Collection. Published in The Quilt Index, https://quiltindex.org/view/?type=fullrec&kid=6-3-2197. Accessed: 03/29/24