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Pattern, Quilt

Title:
Dewey, Jack in the Pulpit
Object Name:
Pattern, Quilt
Object ID:
1968.059.024 a
Creator:
Webster, Ellen E. (1867-1950)
Place of Origin:
Franklin, NH
Date:
1920-1940
Description:
Quilt pattern, "Dewey" or "Jack in the Pulpit." Machine-printed figured cotton fabric of various colors. 10.5" blocks of different fabrics set on point with 3" pink sashing. Each block has two fabrics. Middle block has approx 5" brown figured fabric square framed by 1.2" diagonal border of same fabric. Peaks of four equal size triangles touch exterior midpoints of border. Background is white with beige/black figured fabric. Fabric glued to pencil drawn pattern on discolored off-white poster board. Handwritten notes above pattern (see Notes). First of two patterns (a,b), second on reverse (Object ID 1968.059.024 b).
Material:
Paper
Textile
Cotton
Dimensions:
H-24.5 W-18.5 inches
Provenance:
Made by Mrs. Ellen E. Webster of Franklin, NH, the mother of donor.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Estate of Gladys H. Webster
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