QUILT INDEX RECORD

30-26-1178

Date data collected:

May 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:

Crane, Jane

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.0068

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:

Redwork

How wide is the quilt?

79.50"

How long is the quilt?

81.50"

Shape of edge:

Straight

Shape of corners:

Straight

What color is the quilt?

Red; White

Overall color scheme:

Two color

Quilt's condition:

Good/moderate use

Damage:

Fold marks or creases; Insect damage; Quilting thread broken or ties missing; Tears or holes; Uneven batting; Other

Describe the damage:

little black specks

Time period:

1901-1929

Describe the quilt's layout:

Medallion or framed center

Medallion size:

32" x 34"

Number of borders:

2

Describe the borders:

embroidered border 14". white border 11".

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Cotton

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:

denim twill

Embellishment techniques used to make the quilt top:

Embroidery

Describe the techniques used to make the quilt top:

Redwork

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?

White

Width of pieces on the back:

33" ; 33"; 14.25"

Describe the back:

Different fabrics; Same fabric used throughout; Solid/plain

How is the binding made?

Front turned to back; Hand sewn

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)?

.25" on back

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

Number of quilting stitches per inch, place 1:

7

Number of quilting stitches per inch, place 2:

6

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

yes

Quilting designs used, overall motifs:

Grid square

Describe the quilting designs used:

cables in the border

Person filling out this form is:

Quilt owner; Quilt collector

Choose the best description of the source to the quilt:

Quilt collector; Quilt owner

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

Purchased the quilt

Where the quilt was made, state:

Pennsylvania (PA)

Where the quilt was made, country:

United States

How was this quilt acquired?

Purchase

The quilt was made to be used for:

Bedding, daily use

Quilt is presently used as:

Inventory/dealer stock

Quilt owner's city:

Lemonte Terrace

Quilt owner's state:

Pennsylvania (PA)

Quilt owner's country:

United States

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