QUILT INDEX RECORD

26-22-3271

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:

50039

Source of the information on this quilt:

GREAT UNCLE

When was the form filled out?

August 7, 1992

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

Inherited

Interviewer:

ROBERTA FARMER, Key by: JR

Where was the quilt documentation day held?

CHARLESTON

Owner's name for quilt:

UNCLE JOHN'S QUILT

Names for quilt's pattern in common use:

APPLIQUE FLOWER DESIGN, POINSETTEA COXCOMB7CURRAN

Brackman # or other source & #:

16.6n, p. 75

How wide is the quilt?

86

How long is the quilt?

70

Shape of edge:

Rounded

What color is the quilt?

White; Green; Red

Overall color scheme:

Bright or primary colors

Quilt's condition:

Fair/worn

Damage:

Fading; Stains

Type of inscription:

Other

Time period:

1850-1875

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

1850

Describe the quilt's layout:

Block pattern

Number of quilt blocks:

6

Size of quilt blocks:

24 X 24

Arrangement of quilt blocks:

Straight

Sashing width:

No sashing

Number of borders:

1

Describe the borders:

Variety of fabrics, Appliqued border

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Cotton

Fabric styles used in the quilt top:

Solid/plain; Floral

Describe the fibers or fabrics in the quilt top:

Percale, Calico

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Hand Applique; Hand Piecing

Applique techniques used to make the quilt top:

Other applique; Hand Applique

Describe the techniques used to make the quilt top:

Standard applique

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

no

Description of the back:

Percale

What color is the back of the quilt?

White

Describe the back:

Same fabric used throughout; Solid/plain

How is the binding made?

Straight grain; Hand sewn

What kind of filling is used in the quilt?

Cotton

How are the layers held together?

Hand quilting

Thread type used for the quilting:

Single thread, Cotton thread

Color of thread used in the quilting:

WHITE

Number of quilting stitches per inch, place 1:

6

Number of quilting stitches per inch, place 2:

7

Width between quilting lines:

0.5, 0.75

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

no

Quilting designs used, overall motifs:

Single parallel lines; Outline

Quilting designs used, decorative motifs:

Feathering; Cables

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

even stitching

Quilt top made by:

MARBAUGH, JOHN

Where the quilt was made, city:

WHEELING

Where the quilt was made, state:

Ohio (OH)

Where the quilt was made, country:

United States

Tell the story of how the quilt was obtained:

1970

Why was the quilt made?

Personal enjoyment

Where did the maker get their materials?

Purchased new

Describe the source of the pattern:

ORIGINAL

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

Quilt pattern is thought to be original - poinsettia variety with coxcomb & currants in the border. Pattern was found in Brackman's applique book. Close to #'s 16.61,16.62,16.68,16.69. Interestingly, Ruth Finley called the 16.6 Poinsettia (page 133 text, plate 73) as a quilt circa 1850's Ohio, Quilt was found in the household of Fanny duvall in Bellaire, Ohio. It was wrapped in paper and a note said "Designed and made by Uncle John"

Quiltmaker's date and place of death:

1935

Quiltmaker's educational background:

Unknown

Quiltmaker's occupation:

TAILOR

In which kind of environment did the quiltmaker live?

Rural

Does/did the quiltmaker sell quilts?

no

Describe any favorite patterns, tools, etc. used by the quiltmaker:

Type of sewing: TAILORING

Any other notes or stories about the quiltmaker:

Quiltmaker was paid to sew

Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Copyright holder:

West Virginia Heritage Quilt Search