QUILT INDEX RECORD
24-20-213
Where are the records for this quilt housed?
Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
Who documented this quilt?
Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum Collection
Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum accession number:
PQ.1993.008.001
Alternate inventory control number:
CQC2177-MG
This is a:
Finished quilt
Describe the item:
Quilt, Carriage Robe
Quilt's title:
Red Velvet Carriage Robe
Names for quilt's pattern in common use:
Carriage Robe
How wide is the quilt?
62.000 inches
How long is the quilt?
72.000 inches
Shape of corners:
Straight
Quilt's condition:
Good/moderate use
Notes on condition, damage, or repairs:
strong visual impact
Time period:
1876-1900
When was the quilt started?
1875
When was the quilt finished?
1899
Describe the quilt's layout:
Vertical bands
Describe the borders:
Dim/Block: Dim/Sash: Dim/Border1: 2.5" Dim/Border2: Dim/Border3: Dim/Binding: Other Dim Dtls (see Descr)
Fiber types used to make the quilt top:
Cotton
Fabric types used to make the quilt top:
Velvet; Chintz
Fabric styles used in the quilt top:
Solid/plain
Applique techniques used to make the quilt top:
Machine Applique
Materials used to make the back:
Linen
What color is the back of the quilt?
White; Red; Black
Describe the back:
Machine sewn; Print
How is the binding made?
Hand sewn
What kind of filling is used in the quilt?
Wool
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
Color of thread used in the quilting:
white
Features or notes about the quilt's appearance, materials, or construction:
RMQM Search Terms: Other Block: Other Sash: Other Border1: plain, pieced, same on all sides Other Border2: Other Border3: Other Binding: top folded over, turned in, hand attached Other Dim Dtls: ------------------------------------------------------- Other Artist Names/Info: ------------------------------------------------------- Other Medium/FiberT: Other Material/FabricT: velvet upholstery fabrics on front, chintz backing Other Technique/Fab Prts: ------------------------------------------------------- Other Layout Fmt: ------------------------------------------------------- Other Piecing Techn: Other Appliq Techn: Other Novelty Techn: Other Embell Techn & Items: Unique Constr Techn: ------------------------------------------------------- Other Quilting Techn: QStitches/Inch Place1: QStitches/Inch Place2: Thread Type: cotton Thread Color: white Quilting Designs Used: ------------------------------------------------------- Overall Color Scheme: Other PredomCol: Other QSpecificCol: ------------------------------------------------------- Batting: thin wool Backing: machine-pieced red and black floral on white linen Edge Shape: Corner Shape: straight ------------------------------------------------------- Add'l Info re Q's Appear/Matls/Constr: strong visual impact Add'l Info re Q's Design/Sources:
Quilt top made by:
Wilson, Hannah
Quilted by:
Wilson, Hannah
Where the quilt was made, state:
Colorado (CO)
Where the quilt was made, country:
United States
How was this quilt acquired?
Gift
Describe anything about the history of the quilt that wasn't already recorded in a previous field:
A unique carriage robe or lap shawl made of blocks of various sizes set in three panels. HowAcquired: Donated to the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum by Ruth Shewan of Denver, CO. Ownership/History: Made by Hannah Wilson (maternal Grandmother of the donor, Ruth Shewan) who was born in England c. 1840 and came to America at age 30. Hannah lived in Reading, Michigan, USA. LocMade: ///MI//USA
Why was the quilt made?
Personal enjoyment
The quilt was made to be used for:
Lap robe/shawl
Quilt is presently used as:
Museum collection
Ownership of this quilt is:
Public Museum, Library or Institution
Quilt owner's name:
Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
Quilt owner's city:
Golden
Quilt owner's state:
Colorado (CO)
Quilt owner's country:
United States
Access and copyright information:
Restricted
Copyright holder:
Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
Cite this Quilt
Wilson, Hanna. Red Velvet Carriage Robe. 1899. From Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum Collection. Published in The Quilt Index, https://quiltindex.org/view/?type=fullrec&kid=24-20-213. Accessed: 03/28/24