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QUILT INDEX RECORD

31-27-296

Who documented this quilt?

South Africa Quilt History Project; South African Quilters' Guild - National Quilt Search; East London Museum

Where are the records for this quilt housed?

South Africa Quilt History Project

South Africa Quilt History Project Number:

HUM1923

Alternate inventory control number:

HIST8111

Source of the information on this quilt:

Mrs. Janet Hasses, museum cataloguer

When was the form filled out?

6/21/2010

This is a:

Quilt top with unfinished edge

Describe the item:

Bedspread

Quilt's title:

Bedspread

How wide is the quilt?

150cm

How long is the quilt?

180cm

Shape of edge:

Straight

Shape of corners:

Straight

Predominate colors:

Beige or Tan; Brown; Pink

Overall condition:

Fair/worn

Time period:

1800-1849

Family/owner's date for quilt:

early 1800s

Describe the quilt's layout:

Block pattern

What is the shape of the quilt blocks?

Squares

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Cotton

Fabric styles used in the quilt top:

Checked; Floral; Plaid; Striped

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

Patchwork bedcover made of small cotton squares arranged in a diagonal design. Unbacked with unfinished edges. Belonged to great grandmother of donor, Mrs. Moys. Early 1800s.

Quilt top made by:

Mays, Mrs.

How was this quilt acquired?

Gift

Tell the story of how the quilt was obtained:

Donated by Mrs. G. Pimenta. Great granddaughter of maker.

Ownership of this quilt is:

Public Museum, Library or Institution

Quilt owner's name:

East London Museum

Quilt owner's city:

East London

Quilt owner's province:

Eastern Cape

Quilt owner's country:

South Africa

Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Copyright holder:

East London Museum

Cite this Quilt

Mays, Mrs. Bedspread. 1800-1849. From South Africa Quilt History Project, South Africa Quilt History Project; South African Quilters' Guild - National Quilt Search; East London Museum. Published in The Quilt Index, https://quiltindex.org/view/?type=fullrec&kid=31-27-296. Accessed: 03/29/24