QUILT INDEX RECORD

38-36-3795

Where are the records for this quilt housed?

Arizona Quilt Documentation Project

Who documented this quilt?

Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; Pinal County Historical Society, Inc.

Arizona Quilt Documentation Project Number:

PCHS160004

Museum Accesssion Number:

75-29-1

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

08-17-2016

Where was the documentation day held?

Florence, Arizona

1. Type of quilt object

Finished quilt

Describe the item:

Puff Quilt

2. Designer's title:

Trip Around the World

3. Quilt Width:

74 inches

3. Quilt Length:

84 inches

4. Shape of edge:

Straight

5. Shape of Corners:

Straight

6. Overall color scheme:

Multicolor; Dark colors

7. Predominant Color(s):

Black; Red

Describe any colors not included in the other color fields:

Claret

9. Overall condition:

Very good/almost new

10. Damage to quilt:

Fold marks or creases; Tears or holes

14. Date of Quilt:

1876-1900

15. Source of Fabric:

Unknown

17. Layout format:

Block pattern

18.1.1. Block pattern:

Trip Around the World

18.2. Number of quilt blocks:

1085

Size of quilt blocks:

2.25 x 2.25 inches

22. Borders:

1

22.2. Border descriptions:

A single border measuring 1 inch on all sides that is made with a satin weave fabric.

23. Fiber used in quilt tops:

Wool

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

Checked; Dotted; Floral; Geometric; Paisley; Plaid; Solid/plain; Striped

25.1 Piecing techniques:

Hand Piecing

25.3. Novelty techniques:

Other novelty technique

25.4 Other construction technique:

Tufted

26.1. Embellishment techniques:

Embroidery

Unique embellisments:

Wool

Unique binding materials?

Knife Edged

29.3. Quilting technique used:

Tied or tufted

29.3.1. Thread type:

Wool

29.3.1. Thread color:

Multi

31.1. Fabric fiber types used in quilt back:

Linen

31.2. Color of backing:

Beige or Tan

31.3. Number of pieces in quilt back:

3

31.3. Size of pieces in quilt back:

84 x 21.50; 84 x 26.75; 84 x 25.50 inches

31.4. Description of back:

Machine sewn; Same fabric used throughout

30. Quilt notes and observations:

All different yarns are used in the quilting

1. Ownership of this quilt is:

Public Museum, Library or Institution

Name of Quilt Owner:

Pinal County Historical Society, Inc.

Quilt Owner's City:

Florence

Quilt Owner's County:

Pinal

Quilt Owner's State:

Arizona (AZ)

Quilt Owner's Country:

United States

How was this quilt acquired?

Gift

Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Copyright holder:

Arizona Quilt Documentation Project

Quilt is presently used as:

Museum collection

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