QUILT INDEX RECORD

20-16-2450

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.

The Heritage Quilt Project of New Jersey Documentation Number:

73-001-15

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:

Tulip

How wide is the quilt?

75 1/2 inches

How long is the quilt?

77 inches

Shape of edge:

Straight

Shape of corners:

Straight

What color is the quilt?

Brown; Gold; Green; White

Overall color scheme:

Multicolor

Quilt's condition:

Good/moderate use

Damage:

Open seams; Stains

Describe where the inscription was found:

May have HQPNJ label on back

Time period:

1876-1900

Date estimated by an antique dealer, quilt historian or appraiser:

circa 1880, backed later

Who estimated the quilt's date?

Erickson, Rita

Describe the quilt's layout:

Block pattern

Arrangement of quilt blocks:

Straight

Spacing of quilt blocks:

Other

Describe the quilt setting:

blocks are separated by 1/2" loose lattice, like large piping

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:

Solid/plain

Applique techniques used to make the quilt top:

Hand Applique

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

no

Materials used to make the back:

Satin/Sateen

What color is the back of the quilt?

Pink

Describe the back:

Same fabric used throughout

Materials used in the quilt binding:

Cotton

How is the binding made?

Straight grain

What kind of filling is used in the quilt?

Cannot tell

How thick is the quilt?

Medium (3/16?)

How are the layers held together?

Hand quilting

Number of quilting stitches per inch, place 1:

Large

Quilting designs used, overall motifs:

Outline

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

Rated 2 (fair) on HQPNJ's scale for visual effect.

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

Quilt is presently used as:

Museum collection

Where did the maker find their pattern?

Unknown

Ownership of this quilt is:

Private

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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