QUILT INDEX RECORD

17-13-1846

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?

Granby

Connecticut Quilt Search Documentation Project Number:

1986

When was the form filled out?

9/17/1994

Who helped you fill out the form?

CB,SS,JW,KB

This is a:

Other

Describe the item:

Tied comforter

Owner's name for quilt:

1,000 Pyramids

Names for quilt's pattern in common use:

Scrap

How wide is the quilt?

74

How long is the quilt?

75

Overall color scheme:

Multicolor

Describe the damage:

Damaged

Notes on condition, damage, or repairs:

Unwashed

Time period:

1930-1949

Arrangement of quilt blocks:

Straight

Spacing of quilt blocks:

Separated by vertical strips

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Silk; Other synthetic

Fabric types used to make the quilt top:

Satin

Fabric styles used in the quilt top:

Checked; Dotted; Floral; Geometric; Novelty; Paisley; Plaid; Solid/plain; Striped

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Hand Piecing

Materials used to make the back:

Synthetic

Description of the back:

Backing fabric print is soild, Backing condition is good

How is the binding made?

Straight grain

How are the layers held together?

Tied or tufted

Color of thread used in the quilting:

Gold floss

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

Possible tie fabrics

Where the quilt was made, country:

United States

Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Copyright holder:

Connecticut Quilt Search Project