QUILT INDEX RECORD

12-8-5404

Who documented this quilt?

Michigan Quilt Project

Where are the records for this quilt housed?

Michigan State University Museum

Michigan Quilt Project Number:

09.0191

Quilt's title:

Love Apple

When was the form filled out?

10/28/2009

Quilt top made by:

Unknown, Maker

If you are a relative of the quiltmaker, how are you related? The quiltmaker is my:

Quilt collector; Quilt owner

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

Purchased the quilt

Where the quilt was made, country:

United States

Time period:

1876-1900

When was the quilt finished?

c1880

Quilt is presently used as:

Study or teaching aid; Other collection

This is a:

Finished quilt

How wide is the quilt?

88"

How long is the quilt?

90"

Shape of edge:

Straight

Shape of corners:

Straight

What color is the quilt?

Green; Red; White

Antique colors:

Cheddar Orange or Antimony or Chrome Orange

Quilt's condition:

Good/moderate use

Describe the quilt's layout:

Block pattern

Arrangement of quilt blocks:

On point or rotated on 45 degrees

Spacing of quilt blocks:

Side by side

Describe the borders:

Appliqued scallop and tassel

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Cotton

Fabric styles used in the quilt top:

Dotted; Solid/plain

Applique techniques used to make the quilt top:

Hand Applique

Materials used to make the back:

Cotton

What kind of filling is used in the quilt?

Cotton

How are the layers held together?

Hand quilting

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

This quilt is a wonderful example of red and green appliqué quilts of the mid 1800’s. It is set in a pleasing pattern with a swag border. The red and green fabrics are complimented with a cheddar yellow. The blocks are set in a way that creates a secondary pattern. The appliqué in this quilt is all worked by hand. The applique pieces are quilted very nicely. There are five blocks filled in around the edges with partial blocks. The border is a scallop with tassel. The solid colors are vivid. The green fabric is a very small dotted print.

Exhibitions where this quilt was displayed:

Antique Quilt Exhibit, Michigan Quilt Network Showcase September 9-13, 2009; Lansing Center, Lansing, Michigan. #16

Person filling out this form is:

Quilt collector; Quilt owner

Ownership of this quilt is:

Private

Quilt owner's name:

Virginia Anderson and April Yorks

Quilt owner's county:

Genesee

Quilt owner's state:

Michigan (MI)

Quilt owner's country:

United States

Details

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Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Who photographed this quilt?

Beth Donaldson

Copyright holder:

MSU Board of Trustees