QUILT INDEX RECORD

23-19-559

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:

762

Alternate inventory control number:

Q009

Person filling out this form is:

Other

Source of the information on this quilt:

Varnum House Informant

When was the form filled out?

05/16/1994

Choose the best description of the source to the quilt:

Other

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

Other

This is a:

Finished quilt

Quilt's title:

Monkey Wrench

How wide is the quilt?

72 inches

How long is the quilt?

82 inches

Shape of edge:

Straight

Shape of corners:

Straight

What color is the quilt?

Red

Antique colors:

Turkey Red; Cadet Blue

Overall color scheme:

Multicolor; Bright or primary colors

Quilt's condition:

Good/moderate use

Damage:

Fading

Time period:

1876-1900

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

c. 1900

Number of quilt blocks:

30

Size of quilt blocks:

10 1/2 inches x 10 1/2 inches

Arrangement of quilt blocks:

Straight

Spacing of quilt blocks:

Separated by inner only sashing (no sashing along outer edge of outer blocks)

Number of different block patterns used in the quilt:

1

What is the shape of the quilt blocks?

Squares

Sashing width:

3 1/2 inches

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Cotton

Fabric styles used in the quilt top:

Striped; Print; Plaid; Geometric; Dotted

Describe the fibers or fabrics in the quilt top:

Roller and Discharge printed

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Machine 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

What color is the back of the quilt?

Red

Describe the back:

Machine sewn; Same fabric used throughout

How is the binding made?

Machine sewn; Back turned to front

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

less than a half inch

What kind of filling is used in the quilt?

Cannot tell

How thick is the quilt?

Thin (Less than 3/16?)

How are the layers held together?

Tied or tufted

Thread type used for the quilting:

Cotton String

Color of thread used in the quilting:

White

Where the quilt was made, country:

United States

How was this quilt acquired?

Unknown

Tell the story of how the quilt was obtained:

Property of Varnum House in East Greenwich, RI. Unknown how quilt came into their possession.

Why was the quilt made?

Unknown

The quilt was made to be used for:

Unknown

Quilt is presently used as:

Museum collection

Where did the maker get their materials?

Unknown

Where did the maker find their pattern?

Public domain/traditional pattern

Where did the quiltmaker find the pattern for the quilting design on the quilt?

Public domain

Ownership of this quilt is:

Public Museum, Library or Institution

Quilt owner's name:

Varnum House

Quilt owner's city:

East Greenwich

Quilt owner's state:

Rhode Island (RI)

Quilt owner's country:

United States

Quiltmaker's birthplace, country:

United States

Who photographed this quilt?

RIQDP

Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Copyright holder:

Linda Welters