QUILT INDEX RECORD

30-26-1106

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.0346

Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Copyright holder:

Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation

This is a:

Quilt top with unfinished edge

Names for quilt's pattern in common use:

Old Maid's Puzzle

Brackman # or other source & #:

1464

How wide is the quilt?

93"

How long is the quilt?

93"

Shape of edge:

Straight

Shape of corners:

Straight

What color is the quilt?

Cream; Red

Antique colors:

Turkey Red

Overall color scheme:

Two color

Quilt's condition:

Good/moderate use

Damage:

Fold marks or creases; Open seams; Pencil or pen or marking lines; Stains

Describe the damage:

not serious damage

Family/owner's date for quilt:

1875-?

Describe the quilt's layout:

Block pattern

Number of quilt blocks:

64

Size of quilt blocks:

9.5" x 9.5"

Arrangement of quilt blocks:

Straight

Spacing of quilt blocks:

Side by side

What is the shape of the quilt blocks?

Squares

Number of borders:

1

Describe the borders:

8.25" all sides; cream with appliques 'X' in red

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Cotton

Fabric types used to make the quilt top:

Broadcloth; Muslin

Fabric styles used in the quilt top:

Solid/plain

Applique techniques used to make the quilt top:

Hand Applique

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

Person filling out this form is:

Quilt owner

Choose the best description of the source to the quilt:

Quilt owner

Quilt owner's city:

Monaca

Quilt owner's state:

Pennsylvania (PA)

Quilt owner's country:

United States

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