QUILT INDEX RECORD

20-16-2441

Where are the records for this quilt housed?

Rutgers Special Collections and University Archives

Who documented this quilt?

The Heritage Quilt Project of New Jersey, Inc.; Salem County Historical Society Collection

The Heritage Quilt Project of New Jersey Documentation Number:

73-001-10

Person filling out this form is:

Other

Source of the information on this quilt:

Representing historical society that owns the quilt

When was the form filled out?

12/03/1994

This is a:

Finished quilt

Quilt's title:

Chimney Sweep Variation

How wide is the quilt?

inches

How long is the quilt?

inches

Shape of edge:

Straight

Shape of corners:

Straight

What color is the quilt?

Blue or Navy; Red

Overall color scheme:

Multicolor

Quilt's condition:

Poor/very worn

Damage:

Disintegration of fabric

Type of inscription:

Multiple Names

What is inscribed on the quilt?

signatures in all blocks. "Lippincott" "Richmond"

Method used to make the inscription:

Ink

Location of inscription:

on block

Describe where the inscription was found:

May have HQPNJ label on back

Describe the quilt's layout:

Block pattern

Arrangement of quilt blocks:

Straight

Spacing of quilt blocks:

Separated by plain sashing

Number of different block patterns used in the quilt:

one

What is the shape of the quilt blocks?

Squares

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Cotton

Fabric styles used in the quilt top:

Print; Solid/plain; Striped

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

Materials used to make the back:

Cotton

Describe the back:

Same fabric used throughout

Materials used in the quilt binding:

Cotton

Describe the binding:

bound on three sides

How is the binding made?

Front turned to back

What kind of filling is used in the quilt?

Cotton

How thick is the quilt?

Thin (Less than 3/16?)

How are the layers held together?

Hand quilting

Number of quilting stitches per inch, place 1:

medium

Quilting designs used, overall motifs:

Outline

Describe the quilting designs used:

straight lines

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

Rated 2 (fair) on HQPNJ's scale for visual effect. Once a beauty with a history.

Quilt top made by:

Unknown, quilter

Quilted by:

unknown, quilter

Where the quilt was made, state:

New Jersey (NJ)

Where the quilt was made, country:

United States

Tell the story of how the quilt was obtained:

Quilt was presented by the Ladies at the Salem Academy, Miss A..... teacher. Quilt was carried through the Civil War by Captain Henry Chew.

Quilt is presently used as:

Museum collection

Where did the maker find their pattern?

Unknown

Ownership of this quilt is:

Public Museum, Library or Institution

Quilt owner's name:

Salem County Historical Society

Quilt owner's city:

Salem

Quilt owner's county:

Salem

Quilt owner's state:

New Jersey (NJ)

Quilt owner's country:

United States

Quiltmaker's gender:

Female

Who photographed this quilt?

Barbara Schaffer

Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Copyright holder:

The Heritage Quilt Project of New Jersey, Inc.

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