QUILT INDEX RECORD
31-27-223
Who documented this quilt?
South Africa Quilt History Project; Albany Museum
Where are the records for this quilt housed?
South Africa Quilt History Project
South Africa Quilt History Project Number:
SM 6446
Source of the information on this quilt:
Museum Curator and Quilt Guild member
When was the form filled out?
7/21/2010
This is a:
Quilt top with unfinished edge
Quilt's title:
Framed medallion
How wide is the quilt?
1.2cm?
How long is the quilt?
2m
Predominate colors:
Beige or Tan; Blue or Navy; Cream; Pink
Overall condition:
Poor/very worn
Describe the damage:
This quilt top is disintegrating in large parts and is also stained in places. No sign of any repair work.
Describe the quilt's layout:
Block pattern
What is the shape of the quilt blocks?
Diamonds; Squares; Triangles
Describe the borders:
unfinished
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:
Dotted; Floral; Striped
Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:
Hand Piecing
Features or notes about the quilt's appearance, materials, or construction:
Beautiful, delicate floral prints in pastel shades.
Why was the quilt made?
Personal income
Where did the maker get their materials?
Sewing scraps
Where did the maker find their pattern?
Traditional pattern variation
Ownership of this quilt is:
Public Museum, Library or Institution
Quilt owner's name:
Albany Museum
Quilt owner's city:
Grahamstown
Quilt owner's province:
Eastern Cape
Quilt owner's country:
South Africa
Describe any favorite patterns, tools, etc. used by the quiltmaker:
Quilt maker preferred small floral prints. Beautifully hand pieced.
Who photographed this quilt?
Duncan Greaves, Foto First, Grahamstown
Access and copyright information:
Restricted
Copyright holder:
Ms F Way-Jones Albany Museum: f.way-jones@ru.ac.za
Details
Cite this Quilt
Framed medallion. From South Africa Quilt History Project, South Africa Quilt History Project; Albany Museum. Published in The Quilt Index, https://quiltindex.org/view/?type=fullrec&kid=31-27-223. Accessed: 03/29/24