QUILT INDEX RECORD

26-22-3314

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:

50080

When was the form filled out?

August 7, 1992

Interviewer:

MARGARET HUMBLE, Key by: JR

Where was the quilt documentation day held?

CHARLESTON

Owner's name for quilt:

INDIAN FEATHER

Names for quilt's pattern in common use:

PRINCESS FEATHER, PRINCESS FEATHER VARIATION

Brackman # or other source & #:

A940, p. 188

How wide is the quilt?

75

How long is the quilt?

78

Shape of edge:

Straight

What color is the quilt?

Blue or Navy; Pink; Red; White

Overall color scheme:

Bright or primary colors

Quilt's condition:

Good/moderate use

Type of inscription:

Date

What is inscribed on the quilt?

6-6-1883 in corner between 2 red feathers

What is the date inscribed on the quilt?

1883

Time period:

1876-1900

Family/owner's date for quilt:

1880

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

1885

Number of quilt blocks:

4

Size of quilt blocks:

32.5 X 32.5

Arrangement of quilt blocks:

Straight

Sashing width:

No sashing

Number of borders:

1

Describe the borders:

Same fabric for all, Appliqued border

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Cotton

Fabric styles used in the quilt top:

Solid/plain

Describe the fibers or fabrics in the quilt top:

Muslin

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Hand Piecing

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:

Muslin

What color is the back of the quilt?

White

Describe the back:

Machine sewn

How is the binding made?

Back turned to front; Edges turned in/ no separate binding; Front turned to back; Straight grain

Describe the quilt filling:

Seeds

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:

11

Number of quilting stitches per inch, place 2:

14

Quilting designs used, overall motifs:

Echo; Single parallel lines

Quilting designs used, decorative motifs:

Feathering

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

Pieced back, even stitching

Where the quilt was made, country:

United States

Where did the maker get their materials?

Purchased new

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

Aug.6,1992 Dear Mrs. Farmer - This quilt is named "Indian Feather", as best I can remember. It belonged to my mother-in-law, Mrs. O>J> Morrison, and was given to her by her grandmother. The day of June __, 188_, is stitched in - I've seen it - but I'm too ill right now to look. Maybe you can. By the way, is there anyone in your group who could mend the binding and some of the feathers? Good luck on your show, Yours truly-

Quiltmaker's educational background:

Unknown

Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Copyright holder:

West Virginia Heritage Quilt Search