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QUILT INDEX RECORD

38-36-4576

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:

DLM0005

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

01-01-2014

Where was the documentation day held?

Gilbert Arizona

1. Type of quilt object

Finished quilt

2. Designer's title:

Fleur de Lis Variation

3. Quilt Width:

98 inches

3. Quilt Length:

100 inches

4. Shape of edge:

Straight

5. Shape of Corners:

Straight

6. Overall color scheme:

Dark colors

7. Predominant Color(s):

Green; Red

9. Overall condition:

Good/moderate use

10. Damage to quilt:

Fading; Other

Other damage to quilt:

Small holes

14. Date of Quilt:

1850-1875

Other external or professional date estimation:

c. 1850

15. Source of Fabric:

Unknown

17. Layout format:

Block pattern

18.2. Number of quilt blocks:

12 fleurdelis, 4 pineapple blocks in corners

Size of quilt blocks:

20 x 20 inches

18.4. Block style (shape):

Squares

18.5. Arrangement of quilt blocks: block orientation:

Straight

18.6 Spacing relative to other blocks:

Side by side

18.7. Number of different block patterns present:

2

22. Borders:

4

22.2. Border descriptions:

4 borders each side with same fabric as in quilt

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:

Print; Solid/plain

25.1 Piecing techniques:

Hand Piecing

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

28.1. Material used for quilt batting or filling:

Cotton

28.2. Batting loft:

Thin (Less than 3/16?)

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):

8

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

8

29.4.2. Decorative quilting patterns:

Fans; Feathering; Floral; Vines; Wreaths

Other quilting designs used:

Leaves with berries in borders, different quilting design in each empty space

31.1. Fabric fiber types used in quilt back:

Cotton

31.2. Color of backing:

White

31.3. Number of pieces in quilt back:

4- 24 inch wide pieces

31.3. Size of pieces in quilt back:

24 x 100

31.4. Description of back:

Same fabric used throughout; Solid/plain

1. Ownership of this quilt is:

Private

Name of Quilt Owner:

Debra Lynn Miller

Quilt Owner's City:

Gilbert

Quilt Owner's County:

Maricopa

Quilt Owner's State:

Arizona (AZ)

Quilt Owner's Country:

United States

When was this object acquired? Under what circumstances?

Purchased Lebanon Ohio, 2010

3. Quilt maker's name:

Unknown

Access and copyright information:

Restricted

Copyright holder:

Arizona Quilt Documentation Project

Cite this Quilt

Unknow. Fleur de Lis Variation . 1850-1875. From Arizona Quilt Documentation Project, Arizona Quilt Documentation Project; D L Miller Quilt Collection. Published in The Quilt Index, https://quiltindex.org/view/?type=fullrec&kid=38-36-4576. Accessed: 03/29/24