QUILT INDEX RECORD

23-19-429

Where are the records for this quilt housed?

University of Rhode Island

Who documented this quilt?

Rhode Island Quilt Documentation Project

Rhode Island Quilt Documentation Project Number:

39

Person filling out this form is:

Other

Source of the information on this quilt:

Friend of quilt owner

When was the form filled out?

03/07/1992

Choose the best description of the source to the quilt:

Other

Describe the relationship to the quilt's maker:

Owned by source person's neighbor. Owner appreciates hand-made things. Neighbor received as a gift.

This is a:

Finished quilt

Quilt's title:

Whole Cloth Quilt

How wide is the quilt?

57 inches

How long is the quilt?

62 1/2 inches

Shape of edge:

Straight

Shape of corners:

Straight

What color is the quilt?

Green; Brown

Overall color scheme:

Two color

Quilt's condition:

Unknown/Not Rated

Time period:

1876-1900

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

Closer to 1900. Brackman gives dates of 1830-1880 for tied quilts

Further information concerning dates:

Brackman, pp. 117-118, Orlofsky, p. 206

Describe the quilt's layout:

Wholecloth

Describe the borders:

back of quilt brought to front to create a border. Width unspecified.

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Unknown

Fabric types used to make the quilt top:

Unknown

Fabric styles used in the quilt top:

Floral; Solid/plain

Materials used to make the back:

Cotton

What color is the back of the quilt?

Brown

Describe the back:

Reversible; Same fabric used throughout

Materials used in the quilt binding:

Cotton

How is the binding made?

Back turned to front

What is the width of the binding (measure on the top only)?

greater than one inch

What kind of filling is used in the quilt?

Wool

How thick is the quilt?

Thick (More than 3/16?)

How are the layers held together?

Tied or tufted

Can you see any knots on the front or back of the quilt?

yes

Quilting designs used, overall motifs:

Grid square

Where the quilt was made, state:

Rhode Island (RI)

Where the quilt was made, country:

United States

Quilt owner's state:

Rhode Island (RI)

Quilt owner's country:

United States

Quiltmaker's gender:

Female

Quiltmaker's birthplace, country:

United States

Who photographed this quilt?

RIQDP

Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Copyright holder:

Linda Welters, Textiles, Fashion Merchandising and Design, University of Rhode Island