QUILT INDEX RECORD

38-36-3677

Where are the records for this quilt housed?

Arizona Quilt Documentation Project

Who documented this quilt?

Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; D L Miller Quilt Collection

Arizona Quilt Documentation Project Number:

DLM160013

When was the documentation day held? Or when was the form collected?

09-03-2016

Where was the documentation day held?

Gilbert, Arizona

1. Type of quilt object

Finished quilt

2. Designer's title:

Pennsylvania Sampler Quilt - II

3. Quilt Width:

88 inches

3. Quilt Length:

90 inches

4. Shape of edge:

Straight

5. Shape of Corners:

Straight

6. Overall color scheme:

Dark colors

7. Predominant Color(s):

Blue or Navy; Green; Pink; Red

8. Identifiable Quilt Specific colors:

Chrome Yellow; Claret or Wine; Double Pink; Lancaster Blue; Turkey Red

9. Overall condition:

Good/moderate use

10. Damage to quilt:

Dirty; Discoloration or dyes ran; Fading; Fold marks or creases; Stains

14. Date of Quilt:

1901-1929

15. Source of Fabric:

Unknown

16. Subject of the quilt:

Sampler Blocks

17. Layout format:

Block pattern

18.1.2. Alternate name(s) for block pattern in common use:

Sampler

Where did the maker find their pattern?

Public domain/traditional pattern; Traditional pattern variation

18.2. Number of quilt blocks:

49

Size of quilt blocks:

10 x 10 inches

18.4. Block style (shape):

Sampler

18.5. Arrangement of quilt blocks: block orientation:

Straight

18.7. Number of different block patterns present:

49

22. Borders:

2

22.2. Border descriptions:

Two 4 inch borders, green and pink

23. Fiber used in quilt tops:

Cotton

23. Fabric used in quilt tops:

Broadcloth

24. Fabric patterns, styles, motifs, or print categories used in quilt top:

Printed patchwork; Solid/plain

25.1 Piecing techniques:

Hand Piecing; Machine Piecing

Paper remains:

no

25.2 Applique techniques:

Hand Applique

27.1. Materials used in binding:

Cotton

27.2. Fabric structure used in binding:

Plain weave

27.3. Construction techniques used in binding:

Back turned to front

27.5. Width of binding:

less than a half inch

28.1. Material used for quilt batting or filling:

Cannot tell

29.2. Quilted by:

Unknown

29.3. Quilting technique used:

Hand quilting

29.3.1. Thread type:

Cotton

29.3.1. Thread color:

White

29.3.2. Number of quilting stitches per inch (Place 1):

6

29.3.2. Number of quilting stitches per inch (Place 2):

6

Distance between quilting lines:

1.75 inches

29.4.1. Motif/overall quilting patterns:

Single parallel lines

31.1. Fabric fiber types used in quilt back:

Cotton

31.2. Color of backing:

White

31.4. Description of back:

Machine sewn; Same fabric used throughout; Solid/plain

30. Quilt notes and observations:

Quilt was purchased from an quilt dealer in Oregon in March 2015. In February of 2015 a 36 block quilt was purchase from an antique dealer in California with many of the same blocks and fabrics. Very much a mystery. Notice the very unusual house block in both quilts. See record 67-EC-B48

1. Ownership of this quilt is:

Private

Name of Quilt Owner:

Debra Lynn Miller

Quilt Owner's State:

Arizona (AZ)

Quilt Owner's Country:

United States

When was this object acquired? Under what circumstances?

Purchase in Oregon from antique quilt dealer March 2015. See also record 67-EC-B48

3. Quilt maker's name:

Unknown

Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Copyright holder:

Arizona Quilt Documentation Project

Essay:

Quilt was purchased from an quilt dealer in Oregon in March 2015. In February of 2015 a 36 block quilt was purchase from an antique dealer in California with many of the same blocks and fabrics. Very much a mystery. Notice the very unusual house block in both quilts. See record 67-EC-B48

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