QUILT INDEX RECORD

27-23-2749

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.2784

Person filling out this form is:

Quilt owner

When was the form filled out?

10-28-09

Choose the best description of the source to the quilt:

Quilt owner

This is a:

Finished quilt

Describe the item:

Doll quilt

Quilt's title:

Crazy Quilt

How wide is the quilt?

15.5 inches

How long is the quilt?

23.75 inches

Shape of edge:

Straight

Shape of corners:

Straight

Describe the corners:

Tucked in by hand, and stitched (quilted?) around the edge.

What color is the quilt?

Beige or Tan; Blue or Navy; Pink

Overall color scheme:

Bright or primary colors; Light or pastel colors; Multicolor

Quilt's condition:

Good/moderate use

Damage:

Disintegration of fabric

Describe the damage:

On the back, the crepe material is starting to disintegrate.

Type of inscription:

Other

Describe the type of inscription:

None

Time period:

1930-1949

Describe the quilt's layout:

Crazy

Subject of the quilt:

crazy pieced

Number of quilt blocks:

no blocks

Number of borders:

none

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Rayon

Fabric types used to make the quilt top:

Other

Fabric styles used in the quilt top:

Solid/plain

Describe the fibers or fabrics in the quilt top:

rayon crepe

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Other Piecing

Describe the techniques used to make the quilt top:

When piecing the top, the fabric was stitched on the top side by hand. It looks like quilting stitches, but stitches do not go through all layers of the quilt.

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

no

Materials used to make the back:

Other

Description of the back:

rayon

What color is the back of the quilt?

Pink

Number of pieces of fabric in the quilt back:

one, it is really peach not pink.

Width of pieces on the back:

not recorded

Describe the back:

Same fabric used throughout

How is the binding made?

Edges turned in/ no separate binding

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?

Tied or tufted; Not quilted

Thread type used for the quilting:

Cotton yarn

Color of thread used in the quilting:

Peach

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

The pattern is from Rehmel, pieced, #3581, page 308. The doll quilt was accompanied by a doll dressed in the peach crepe fabric. It was received for the owner's first birthday. See picture of doll with quilt.

Quilt top made by:

King, Mary Sue (Morgan)

Quilted by:

King, Mary Sue (Morgan)

How was this quilt acquired?

Gift

Tell the story of how the quilt was obtained:

Was a gift to owner on her 1st birthday by her grandmother Mary Sue (Morgan) King.

Why was the quilt made?

Other

Details about why the quilt was made:

Grand daughter's first birthday.

The quilt was made to be used for:

Doll quilt/toy

Quilt is presently used as:

Keepsake/memento

Ownership of this quilt is:

Private

Quilt owner's city:

Restricted

Quilt owner's county:

Albany

Quilt owner's state:

Wyoming (WY)

Quilt owner's country:

United States

Quiltmaker's maiden name:

Morgan

Quiltmaker's gender:

Female

Quiltmaker's date of death:

was 100 when she died

Quiltmaker's city:

Cody

Quiltmaker's state:

Wyoming (WY)

Quiltmaker's country:

United States

Who photographed this quilt?

Wyoming Quilt Project, Inc.

Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Copyright holder:

Wyoming Quilt Project, Inc.