QUILT INDEX RECORD

30-26-1105

Date data collected:

09-19-2014

Documentation Location:

Vicary Mansion 1235 Third Avenue Freedom PA 15042

In which county does this quilt currently reside?

Beaver

Owner's Name:

Heckman, Linda

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.BVR.0345

Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Copyright holder:

Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation

This is a:

Finished quilt

Names for quilt's pattern in common use:

Double wedding ring

Brackman # or other source & #:

303

How wide is the quilt?

75.375"

How long is the quilt?

85.375"

Shape of edge:

Other

Describe the edge:

scalloped with point going around 4 patch

Shape of corners:

Rounded

What color is the quilt?

Green; White; Yellow

Overall color scheme:

Multicolor

Quilt's condition:

Good/moderate use

Damage:

Dirty; Fading; Fold marks or creases; Stains; Tears or holes

Time period:

1950-1975

Describe the quilt's layout:

Block pattern

Number of quilt blocks:

42

Size of quilt blocks:

ring 17" circle

Spacing of quilt blocks:

Other

Describe the quilt setting:

interlocking

What is the shape of the quilt blocks?

Same block throughout

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Cotton; Cotton or polyester blend

Fabric types used to make the quilt top:

Broadcloth

Fabric styles used in the quilt top:

Checked; Dotted; Feedsack; Floral; Geometric; Multiple scrap; Novelty; Plaid; Print; Solid/plain; Striped

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Machine 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:

5

Width of pieces on the back:

7.375" x 44.75", 7.375" x 20.7", 35.75" x 87.5", 35" x 87.5", 7" x 20"

Describe the back:

Machine sewn; Same fabric used throughout; Solid/plain

Materials used in the quilt binding:

Cotton or polyester blend

Fabric structure of the binding:

Plain weave

How is the binding made?

Back turned to front; Bias grain; Hand sewn; Machine sewn; Separate binding applied

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

less than a half inch

What kind of filling is used in the quilt?

Blanket or flannel

How thick is the quilt?

Thin (Less than 3/16?)

How are the layers held together?

Hand quilting

Thread type used for the quilting:

polyester

Color of thread used in the quilting:

white

Number of quilting stitches per inch, place 1:

7

Number of quilting stitches per inch, place 2:

7

Width between quilting lines:

1" -1.5"

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

yes

Quilting designs used, overall motifs:

Outline; Other

Describe the quilting designs used:

square parallel lines outer ring arches

Person filling out this form is:

Quilt owner; Relative of quiltmaker

Source of the information on this quilt:

2nd cousin on maker

Choose the best description of the source to the quilt:

Quilt owner

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

Received as a gift

Quilt top made by:

Heckman, Mary; Rosensteel, Alberta Heckman

Quilted by:

Heckman, Mary; Rosensteel, Alberta Heckman

Where the quilt was made, city:

Alt Route 66

Where the quilt was made, county:

Armstrong

Where the quilt was made, state:

Pennsylvania (PA)

Where the quilt was made, country:

United States

How was this quilt acquired?

Gift

Why was the quilt made?

Gift or presentation

The quilt was made to be used for:

Bedding, daily use

Quilt is presently used as:

Keepsake/memento

Where did the maker find their pattern?

Original to maker

Where did the quiltmaker find the pattern for the quilting design on the quilt?

Unknown

Quilt owner's city:

Monaca

Quilt owner's state:

Pennsylvania (PA)

Quilt owner's country:

United States

Quiltmaker's maiden name:

Heckman

Quiltmaker's gender:

Female

Quiltmaker's birthplace, city:

Armstrong County

Quiltmaker's birthplace, state:

Pennsylvania

Quiltmaker's birthplace, country:

United States

Quiltmaker's ethnic background/tribal affiliation:

German

Quiltmaker's occupation:

Secretary (Mary)

In which kind of environment did the quiltmaker live?

Rural

How did the quiltmaker learn to quilt?

Self-Taught

Why does the quiltmaker quilt?

Necessity