QUILT INDEX RECORD

30-26-1112

Date data collected:

06-25-2011

Documentation Location:

English Lutheran Church 200 East Grandview Avenue Zelienople PA 16063

In which county does this quilt currently reside?

Butler

Owner's Name:

Roberts, Susan M.

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.BUT.0104

Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Copyright holder:

Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation

This is a:

Summer spread (quilt top bound but not backed or quilted or tied)

Describe the item:

summer spread-not backed

Quilt's title:

Doggies w/Bows

Owner's name for quilt:

'Scottie Dogs'

Shape of edge:

Straight

Shape of corners:

Straight

What color is the quilt?

Blue or Navy; Cream; Green; Pink; Turquoise or Teal

Overall color scheme:

Multicolor

Quilt's condition:

Good/moderate use

Damage:

Open seams; Stains; Other

Describe the damage:

1 button missing

Time period:

1930-1949

Family/owner's date for quilt:

possibly early 1950s

Describe the quilt's layout:

Block pattern

Subject of the quilt:

Scotty Dogs

Number of quilt blocks:

9

Size of quilt blocks:

9"-10" x 8.5"-9"

Arrangement of quilt blocks:

Straight

Spacing of quilt blocks:

Side by side

What is the shape of the quilt blocks?

Squares

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:

Floral; Novelty; Print; Solid/plain

Applique techniques used to make the quilt top:

Hand Applique

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Hand Piecing

Embellishment techniques used to make the quilt top:

Attachments (beading, charms, buttons, etc); Embroidery

Describe the techniques used to make the quilt top:

buttons attached

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

no

Embellishments used:

Buttons attached; Cotton thread

How is the binding made?

Other

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

The front of the quilt is turned to the back and hemmed.

Person filling out this form is:

Quilt owner

Choose the best description of the source to the quilt:

Quilt owner

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

Other

How was this quilt acquired?

Gift

Tell the story of how the quilt was obtained:

daughter (Katherine R Baker) of owner received as a gift from babysitter (Patty McKean) in 1970's; babysitter had received it as a gift from a family friend

Quilt owner's city:

Evans City

Quilt owner's state:

Pennsylvania (PA)

Quilt owner's country:

United States