QUILT INDEX RECORD

17-13-2415

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?

Polly Hall/Massacoh

Connecticut Quilt Search Documentation Project Number:

2524

When was the form filled out?

10/24/1995

Who helped you fill out the form?

MB.EOL

This is a:

Finished quilt

Owner's name for quilt:

President's Wreath

How wide is the quilt?

85

How long is the quilt?

85

Shape of corners:

Other

Describe the corners:

2 corners mitered, 2 corners butted

What color is the quilt?

Orange; Green; Brown; White

Overall color scheme:

Multicolor

Damage:

Stains; Fading

Describe the damage:

Damaged

Time period:

1876-1900

Number of quilt blocks:

16

Size of quilt blocks:

16.5 square

Arrangement of quilt blocks:

Straight

Describe the borders:

Solid border, Border same as top, 8

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Cotton

Fabric styles used in the quilt top:

Solid/plain

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Hand Piecing

Applique techniques used to make the quilt top:

Hand Applique

Materials used to make the back:

Linen

Description of the back:

Backing fabric print is soild, Soiled, Quilt back is hand pieced

How is the binding made?

Straight grain; Good

How thick is the quilt?

Thin (Less than 3/16")

How are the layers held together?

Hand quilting

Color of thread used in the quilting:

Ecru

Number of quilting stitches per inch, place 1:

8-9

Quilting designs used, overall motifs:

Outline

Describe the quilting designs used:

Simple quilting, Border quilting similiar to the rest of the quilt, Hearts

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

Possible fugitive red to brown, chrome orange centers to the flowers

Where the quilt was made, country:

United States

Tell the story of how the quilt was obtained:

Purchased

Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Copyright holder:

Connecticut Quilt Search Project