QUILT INDEX RECORD

30-26-1093

Date data collected:

5-18-2013

Documentation Location:

Abel Colley Tavern 7083 National Pike Smock PA 15401

In which county does this quilt currently reside?

Fayette

Owner's Name:

Hartley, Dr. Paul

Ownership of this quilt is:

Private

Who documented this quilt?

Western Pennsylvania Quilt Documentation Project

Where are the records for this quilt housed?

Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation

Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation Quilt Documentation Number:

WP.FAY.0047

Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Copyright holder:

Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation

This is a:

Finished quilt

Owner's name for quilt:

Sawtooth

Brackman # or other source & #:

#3166

How wide is the quilt?

85.75"

How long is the quilt?

98.5"

Shape of edge:

Scalloped

Shape of corners:

Rounded

What color is the quilt?

Green; Orange; Purple; Red

Antique colors:

Cheddar Orange or Antimony or Chrome Orange

Overall color scheme:

Multicolor

Quilt's condition:

Very good/almost new

Damage:

Disintegration of fabric; Pencil or pen or marking lines; Stains; Wear to edge or binding

Type of inscription:

Initials

What is inscribed on the quilt?

Under WP tag

Method used to make the inscription:

In the quilting

Location of inscription:

on block

Describe where the inscription was found:

on corner triangle

Time period:

1850-1875

Family/owner's date for quilt:

1858

Describe the quilt's layout:

Block pattern

Number of quilt blocks:

128 - 28 (half blocks)

Size of quilt blocks:

7" x 7" (same variation)

Arrangement of quilt blocks:

On point or rotated on 45 degrees

Spacing of quilt blocks:

Side by side

What is the shape of the quilt blocks?

Same block throughout

Number of borders:

1

Describe the borders:

3.125"-3.5" Scallop

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Cotton

Fabric types used to make the quilt top:

Broadcloth

Fabric styles used in the quilt top:

Checked; Dotted; Floral; Geometric; Plaid; Striped; Other

Describe the fibers or fabrics in the quilt top:

hearts

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

Materials used to make the back:

Cotton

What color is the back of the quilt?

Cream

Number of pieces of fabric in the quilt back:

3

Width of pieces on the back:

25.5" - 12" - 23"

Describe the back:

Hand sewn; Same fabric used throughout; Solid/plain

Materials used in the quilt binding:

Cotton

Fabric structure of the binding:

Plain weave

Describe the binding:

hand sewn on front and back

How is the binding made?

Front turned to back; Hand sewn; Home cut; Separate binding applied

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

less than a half inch

How wide is the binding (measure on the top only)?

binding/seams no diagonal seams; top .125" wide

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?

Hand quilting

Thread type used for the quilting:

cotton

Color of thread used in the quilting:

white-cream

Number of quilting stitches per inch, place 1:

12

Number of quilting stitches per inch, place 2:

12

Width between quilting lines:

.5" - 1"

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

no

Quilting designs used, overall motifs:

Single parallel lines; Stipple

Quilting designs used, decorative motifs:

Feathering

Describe the quilting designs used:

feathering - half circle stipple in corners - pin wheel fashion

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

Note - some of the actual quilting stitches are to the left of a pencil line - half feathered circle on top of basket