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Pattern, Quilt

Title:
Double Wedge, Churn Dash, Double Monkey Wrench
Object Name:
Pattern, Quilt
Object ID:
1968.059.031 a
Creator:
Webster, Ellen E. (1867-1950)
Date:
1920-1940
Description:
Quilt pattern, "Double Wedge" or "Churn Dash" or "Double Monkey Wrench." Machine-printed figured cotton fabric of various colors. Each block approx 7.5" with 2" sashing. Each block comprised of four 3" squares (each with a dark and light 1/2-square triangle). Between squares is a "+" comprised of 1" squares of alternating dark/light fabrics. The dark 1/2-square triangles are placed toward interior with dark 1" squares between them. Fabric glued to pencil drawn pattern on discolored off-white poster board. Handwritten notes in pencil above pattern (see Notes). First of two patterns (a,b), second on reverse (1968.059.031 b).
Material:
Paper
Textile
Cotton
Dimensions:
H-20.2 W-20 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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