QUILT INDEX RECORD

15-11-1111

Where are the records for this quilt housed?

Wisconsin Quilt History Project

Who documented this quilt?

Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts - Quilt Collection

Wisconsin Quilt History Project Number:

A539

Person filling out this form is:

Quilt owner

When was the form filled out?

06-27-2010

Choose the best description of the source to the quilt:

Quilt owner

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

Received as a gift

Interviewer:

Sylvia Adair

Where was the quilt documentation day held?

Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts

This is a:

Quilt top with unfinished edge

Quilt's title:

Rose

Brackman # or other source & #:

41.91

How wide is the quilt?

82 in

How long is the quilt?

96 in

Shape of edge:

Scalloped

Shape of corners:

Scalloped

What color is the quilt?

Blue or Navy; Cream; Green; Pink; Red; Yellow

Antique colors:

Nile Green

Overall color scheme:

Light or pastel colors

Quilt's condition:

Very good/almost new

Damage:

Fold marks or creases; Stains

Time period:

1930-1949

Describe the quilt's layout:

Block pattern

Size of quilt blocks:

15 in x 15 in

Arrangement of quilt blocks:

Straight

Spacing of quilt blocks:

Side by side

Number of different block patterns used in the quilt:

1

Number of borders:

2

Describe the borders:

4.5 in. plain cream border with mitered corners 6.25 in. scalloped border with appliqued vine, leaves, and buds

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Cotton

Fabric types used to make the quilt top:

Broadcloth

Fabric styles used in the quilt top:

Floral; Solid/plain

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Machine Piecing

Applique techniques used to make the quilt top:

Hand Applique

Can you feel or see paper on the quilt that was used as a construction aid?

no

Describe anything about the history of the quilt that wasn't already recorded in a previous field:

Quilt top was donated to the museum.

Quilt is presently used as:

Museum collection

Describe anything about the design of the quilt that wasn't already recorded in a previous field:

Some applique flower pieces appear to be selectively cut. Flower buds are solid fabrics, chosen to coordinate with flowers. Shares some fabrics with quilt #A540.

Ownership of this quilt is:

Public Museum, Library or Institution

Quilt owner's name:

Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts

Quilt owner's city:

Cedarburg

Quilt owner's county:

Ozaukee

Quilt owner's state:

Wisconsin (WI)

Quilt owner's country:

United States

Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Copyright holder:

Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts