QUILT INDEX RECORD

17-13-1518

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?

Portland

Connecticut Quilt Search Documentation Project Number:

1679

When was the form filled out?

5/14/1994

Who helped you fill out the form?

TS,SJ,CM

This is a:

Finished quilt

Owner's name for quilt:

Redwork

How wide is the quilt?

63.50

How long is the quilt?

79

What color is the quilt?

Red; White

Overall color scheme:

Two color

Quilt's condition:

Fair/worn

Damage:

Stains

Time period:

1901-1929

Number of quilt blocks:

32

Size of quilt blocks:

7.50

Arrangement of quilt blocks:

Straight

Describe the borders:

Solid border, Single border, 5.25, Mitered border

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Cotton

Fabric types used to make the quilt top:

Muslin

Fabric styles used in the quilt top:

Solid/plain

Description of the back:

Backing fabric print is soild, Backing is stained

How is the binding made?

Back turned to front; Straight grain

Describe the quilt filling:

flannel

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

Describe the quilting designs used:

Simple quilting, hearts, 4 leaf clovers, 4 leaf clover

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

31, 7.50

Where the quilt was made, country:

United States

Why was the quilt made?

Commemorative

Where did the maker find their pattern?

Commercial/Published source: Kit

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Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Copyright holder:

Connecticut Quilt Search Project