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Monkey Wrench

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QUILT INDEX RECORD

17-13-928

Where are the records for this quilt housed?

Connecticut Quilt Search

Who documented this quilt?

Connecticut Quilt Search Project

Where was the quilt documentation day held?

Jewett City

Connecticut Quilt Search Documentation Project Number:

1124

When was the form filled out?

10/2/1993

Who helped you fill out the form?

SF,MB

This is a:

Quilt top with unfinished edge

Owner's name for quilt:

Monkey Wrench

How wide is the quilt?

78

How long is the quilt?

90.50

What color is the quilt?

Blue or Navy; Brown; Red

Overall color scheme:

Multicolor

Type of inscription:

Multiple Names; Signature

What is inscribed on the quilt?

Every block has signature

What is the date inscribed on the quilt?

1882

Time period:

1876-1900

Number of quilt blocks:

50

Size of quilt blocks:

8.25

Arrangement of quilt blocks:

Straight

Sashing width:

2.50

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Cotton

Fabric styles used in the quilt top:

Dotted; Floral; Novelty; Solid/plain; Striped

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Hand Piecing

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

Repeat blocks

Where the quilt was made, country:

United States

Why was the quilt made?

Autograph or friendship

Details

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Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Copyright holder:

Connecticut Quilt Search Project

Cite this Quilt

Monkey Wrench. 1876-1900. From Connecticut Quilt Search, Connecticut Quilt Search Project. Published in The Quilt Index, https://quiltindex.org/view/?type=fullrec&kid=17-13-928. Accessed: 04/25/24

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