QUILT INDEX RECORD

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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:

T857

Source of the information on this quilt:

Museum Curator and Quilt Guild member

When was the form filled out?

7/21/2010

Describe the item:

Cushion Cover

Quilt's title:

Tumbling Blocks - back

How wide is the quilt?

49cm

How long is the quilt?

48cm

Shape of edge:

Straight

Shape of corners:

Straight

Predominate colors:

Beige or Tan; Brown; Cream; Green; Turquoise or Teal

Overall condition:

Fair/worn

Time period:

1850-1875

Describe the quilt's layout:

One patch or allover

Size of quilt blocks:

7cm x 4cm

What is the shape of the quilt blocks?

Diamonds; Same block throughout

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Cotton; Silk

Fabric types used to make the quilt top:

Chintz; Glazed; Satin; Velvet

Fabric styles used in the quilt top:

Checked; Print; Solid/plain

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Foundation Piecing; Hand Piecing

Materials used to make the back:

Cotton; Linen

Why was the quilt made?

Personal enjoyment

The quilt was made to be used for:

Pillow cover/sham

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:

Quilter would have enjoyed foundation and hand piecing.

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

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