QUILT INDEX RECORD

27-23-136

Where are the records for this quilt housed?

Wyoming Quilt Project, Inc.

Who documented this quilt?

Wyoming Quilt Project, Inc.

Wyoming Quilt Project Documentation Number:

wqp.0105

Person filling out this form is:

Quiltmaker

When was the form filled out?

07/30/94

Choose the best description of the source to the quilt:

Quiltmaker

How did the quiltmaker participate in the creation of the quilt?

Made entire quilt

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

Made the quilt

If the source helped design the quilt, describe their input:

Designed the pattern; Designed quilt motif

This is a:

Finished quilt

Quilt's title:

Red & White Embroidered Nursey Rhymes

Owner's name for quilt:

My Own

Names for quilt's pattern in common use:

Original design

How wide is the quilt?

35 - 35.5 inches

How long is the quilt?

71.25 - 71.75 inches

Shape of edge:

Straight

Shape of corners:

Straight

What color is the quilt?

White; Red

Overall color scheme:

Two color

Quilt's condition:

Good/moderate use

Damage:

Fold marks or creases; Fading; Disintegration of fabric; Stains

Type of inscription:

Multiple Names

Describe the type of inscription:

Cotton embroidery thread and applied red rickrack

What is inscribed on the quilt?

George, Little Jack Horner, Rickie, Mary Quite Contrary, By Baby Bunting, Little Tom Tucker, Jack Be Nimble, Georgie Porgie, Little Bo Pee, Mary and her Lamb, Jelaco, Little Boy Blue, Little Miss Muffet, Jack and Jill, Ten O'Clock Scholar, Cross Patch, Old King Cole, Lucy Locket, Lucille, Little Jonnie Stout

Method used to make the inscription:

Embroidery

Describe where the inscription was found:

On the front of the quilt

Time period:

1950-1975

When was the quilt started?

1956

When was the quilt finished?

1957

Describe the quilt's layout:

Block pattern

Number of quilt blocks:

17 total (1 plain, 16 embroidered), 4 embroidered half blocks

Size of quilt blocks:

inches x inches

Arrangement of quilt blocks:

Straight

What is the shape of the quilt blocks?

Sampler

Sashing width:

2 - 5.75 inches

Number of borders:

1

Describe the borders:

2" - 5.75" in red

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Cotton

Fabric types used to make the quilt top:

Muslin

Fabric styles used in the quilt top:

Solid/plain

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Machine Piecing

Embellishment techniques used to make the quilt top:

Embroidery

Materials used to make the back:

Cotton

What color is the back of the quilt?

Red

Number of pieces of fabric in the quilt back:

5

Describe the back:

Solid/plain; Machine sewn

Materials used in the quilt binding:

Cotton

Fabric structure of the binding:

Plain weave

How is the binding made?

Home cut; Straight grain

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

half inch - one inch

What kind of filling is used in the quilt?

Cotton

How thick is the quilt?

Thin (Less than 3/16?)

How are the layers held together?

Machine quilting

Thread type used for the quilting:

not recorded

Color of thread used in the quilting:

White

Quilting designs used, overall motifs:

All-over-design

Describe the quilting designs used:

Grid stops at figures

Quilt top made by:

Jelaco, Doris

Where the quilt was made, city:

Laramie

Where the quilt was made, county:

Albany

Where the quilt was made, state:

Wyoming (WY)

Where the quilt was made, country:

United States

How was this quilt acquired?

Made by owner

Tell the story of how the quilt was obtained:

Made for the birth of daughter

Why was the quilt made?

Baby or crib

The quilt was made to be used for:

Unknown

Quilt is presently used as:

Keepsake/memento

Where did the maker get their materials?

Purchased new

Where did the maker find their pattern?

Original to maker

Ownership of this quilt is:

Private

Quilt owner's city:

Restricted

Quiltmaker's maiden name:

Cordero, Doris

Quiltmaker's gender:

Female

Quiltmaker's birth date:

12-18-31

Quiltmaker's birthplace, city:

Rock Springs, Sweetwater County

Quiltmaker's birthplace, state:

Wyoming

Quiltmaker's birthplace, country:

United States

Quiltmaker's marriage date(s):

8-09-1955

Quiltmaker's ethnic background/tribal affiliation:

Italian

Quiltmaker's educational background:

High school + art correspondence courses + some college

Quiltmaker's religious affiliation:

Roman Catholic

Quiltmaker's occupation:

Receptionist of Community Fine Arts Center

Quiltmaker's county:

Sweetwater

Quiltmaker's city:

Rock Springs

Quiltmaker's state:

Wyoming (WY)

Quiltmaker's country:

United States

Quiltmaker's father's name:

Cordero, Angelo

Quiltmaker's father's birthplace:

Guisto, Italy

Quiltmaker's father's ethnic/tribal background:

Italian

Quiltmaker's mother's name:

Cordero, Lucy

Quiltmaker's mother's birthplace:

Quealy, Wyoming

Quiltmaker's mother's ethnic/tribal background:

Italian

Quiltmaker's spouse's/spouses' and /or partner's/partners' name(s):

Jelaco, George

Number of children:

3

How many of the quiltmaker's children were girls?

1

How many of the quiltmaker's children were boys?

2

Any other notes or stories about the quiltmaker:

Enjoys art and sculpture, sewing, needlework, yardwork, reading. Belongs to Sweetwater Piece Makers

Who photographed this quilt?

Wyoming Quilt Project, Inc.

Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Copyright holder:

Wyoming Quilt Project, Inc.