QUILT INDEX RECORD

26-22-1855

Where are the records for this quilt housed?

West Virginia Department of Archives and History

Who documented this quilt?

West Virginia Heritage Quilt Search

The West Virginia Heritage Quilt Search Number:

20470

Source of the information on this quilt:

ALDEN P NEFF, GRANDSON

When was the form filled out?

November 7, 1992

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

Received as a gift

Interviewer:

M COFFEY, Key by: GB

Where was the quilt documentation day held?

BARDANE

Owner's name for quilt:

ALDEN

Names for quilt's pattern in common use:

PINWHEEL, PINWHEEL, PINWHEEL

Brackman # or other source & #:

2314, p. 315

How wide is the quilt?

71.75

How long is the quilt?

76.5

Shape of edge:

Straight

What color is the quilt?

Pink

Overall color scheme:

Bright or primary colors; Multicolor

Quilt's condition:

Good/moderate use

Type of inscription:

Other

Time period:

1901-1929

Family/owner's date for quilt:

1925

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

1920

Describe the quilt's layout:

Block pattern

Number of quilt blocks:

110

Size of quilt blocks:

5.5 X 5.5

Arrangement of quilt blocks:

Straight

Spacing of quilt blocks:

Separated by plain sashing

Sashing width:

1.75

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Cotton

Fabric styles used in the quilt top:

Dotted; Floral; Plaid; Striped; Solid/plain; Checked; Geometric

Describe the fibers or fabrics in the quilt top:

Percale, Chambray, Shirting, Gingham

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Hand Piecing

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

no

Description of the back:

Muslin

Describe the back:

Different fabrics; Machine sewn

How is the binding made?

Back turned to front; Machine sewn

What kind of filling is used in the quilt?

Wool

How are the layers held together?

Tied or tufted; Not quilted

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

Pieced back

Quilt top made by:

NEFF, JENNIE LAVICE

Where the quilt was made, city:

ELLINGTON

Where the quilt was made, state:

Connecticut (CT)

Where the quilt was made, country:

United States

Tell the story of how the quilt was obtained:

1946

Why was the quilt made?

Gift or presentation; Personal enjoyment

Where did the maker get their materials?

Sewing scraps

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

Quilt was made for Alden P. Neff when he was born. Jennie made quilts for all her children, grandchildren and some great-grand- children. Last one was for Alden's daughter, born in 1947 when Jennie was 87 years. Quilt was given to Alden P. Neff when he married in 1946. , Page 8: Batting - wool?

Quiltmaker's maiden name:

LEWIS

Quiltmaker's birth date:

April 27, 1860

Quiltmaker's birthplace, city:

TOLLAND

Quiltmaker's birthplace, state:

Connecticut (CT)

Quiltmaker's date and place of death:

November, 1954

Quiltmaker's ethnic background/tribal affiliation:

ENGLISH

Quiltmaker's educational background:

Grade School

Quiltmaker's religious affiliation:

PROTESTANT

Quiltmaker's occupation:

HOMEMAKER

In which kind of environment did the quiltmaker live?

Rural

Number of children:

3

How many of the quiltmaker's children were girls?

2

How many of the quiltmaker's children were boys?

1

Does/did the quiltmaker sell quilts?

no

Any other notes or stories about the quiltmaker:

Quiltmaker's church: CRYSTAL LAKE COMM METH, Quiltmaker's burialplace: CRYSTAL LAKE CT

Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Copyright holder:

West Virginia Heritage Quilt Search