QUILT INDEX RECORD
31-27-301
Who documented this quilt?
South Africa Quilt History Project; East London Museum
Where are the records for this quilt housed?
South Africa Quilt History Project
South Africa Quilt History Project Number:
HUM2778
Alternate inventory control number:
HIST5864
Source of the information on this quilt:
Rod Botha, museum cataloguer
When was the form filled out?
4/11/2011
This is a:
Quilted garment
Describe the item:
Kappie
Quilt's title:
Kappie
Names for quilt's pattern in common use:
Kappie
Predominate colors:
Black
Overall condition:
Poor/very worn
Fiber types used to make the quilt top:
Cotton
Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:
Machine Piecing
Features or notes about the quilt's appearance, materials, or construction:
Kappie, black, cotton cord fringing, 2 rows of stocking decorations, crown piece with bow, machine made, frill has been added.
How was this quilt acquired?
Gift
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
Kappie. From South Africa Quilt History Project, South Africa Quilt History Project; East London Museum. Published in The Quilt Index, https://quiltindex.org/view/?type=fullrec&kid=31-27-301. Accessed: 04/23/24
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Gallery
Kappies from South Africa
South Africa Quilt History Project