QUILT INDEX RECORD

19-15-2711

Minnesota Quilt Project Documentation Number:

GM 028

When was the form filled out?

9/14/2000

Alternate inventory control number:

T 1986.036.002 A-B

Where are the records for this quilt housed?

Minnesota Quilters Inc.

Who documented this quilt?

Minnesota Quilt Project (MQP)

Describe the back:

Same fabric used throughout; Solid/plain

How wide is the quilt?

79

How long is the quilt?

95

Size of quilt blocks:

11

Number of borders:

1

Describe the borders:

4 Sides, Pieced, White, Ice Cream Cone Border

This is a:

Other

Describe the item:

finished quilt plus 1 block

Shape of edge:

Scalloped

Shape of corners:

Scalloped

Overall color scheme:

Multicolor

Quilt's condition:

Good/moderate use

Family/owner's date for quilt:

1938

Time period:

1930-1949

Describe the quilt's layout:

Block

Number of quilt blocks:

20

Number of different block patterns used in the quilt:

1

Owner's name for quilt:

Tennessee Star

Names for quilt's pattern in common use:

Dahlia variation

Brackman # or other source & #:

3955, 3585

Arrangement of quilt blocks:

Straight

Spacing of quilt blocks:

Separated by pieced pattern sashing; Separated by cornerstones or connecting blocks sashing (different fabric in intersection)

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Cotton

Fabric styles used in the quilt top:

Solid/plain; Print

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Hand Piecing

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

no

How is the binding made?

Edges turned in/ no separate binding

How thick is the quilt?

Medium (approx. 3/16"

Quilting designs used, overall motifs:

Single parallel lines; Outline

Where the quilt was made, country:

United States

Quilt owner's name:

Goldstein Gallery

Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Copyright holder:

Minnesota Quilters, Inc.