QUILT INDEX RECORD

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Who documented this quilt?

Quilts of Tennessee

The Quilts of Tennessee Documentation Number:

1884

Alternate inventory control number:

1884a

How was this quilt acquired?

Gift

Describe anything about the history of the quilt that wasn't already recorded in a previous field:

Quilt was made from fabric selected by quiltmaker's son, Harold Cash, an internationally known sculptor.

Where the quilt was made, state:

Georgia (GA)

Where the quilt was made, country:

United States

Time period:

1950-1975

Family/owner's date for quilt:

1950

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

1950

Who estimated the quilt's date?

Bets Ramsey

Quilt top made by:

Cash, Elizabeth Key Cheney

Quiltmaker's birthplace, city or county:

Wildwood

Quiltmaker's birthplace, state:

Georgia

Quiltmaker's birthplace, country:

United States

Quiltmaker's spouse's/spouses' and /or partner's/partners' name(s):

Cash, Mr.

Quiltmaker's maiden name:

Cheney, Elizabeth Key

Quiltmaker's gender:

Female

In which kind of environment did the quiltmaker live?

Rural

Number of borders:

1

Shape of corners:

Straight

This is a:

Finished quilt

Owner's name for quilt:

Star of Bethlehem

Where did the maker get their materials?

Purchased new

Where did the maker find their pattern?

Public domain/traditional pattern

Describe the quilt's layout:

Other

Overall condition:

Good/moderate use

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Cotton

Fabric styles used in the quilt top:

Solid/plain

Overall color scheme:

Multicolor

What color is the quilt?

Red; Burgundy; Yellow; Blue or Navy; White

Shape of edge:

Straight

How are the layers held together?

Hand quilting

Where are the records for this quilt housed?

Tennessee State Library and Archives

Choose the best description of the source to the quilt:

Quilt owner

How did the quiltmaker participate in the creation of the quilt?

Made entire quilt

If you are the quilt owner, how did you acquire this quilt?

Received as a gift

Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Copyright holder:

Quilts of Tennessee