Pattern, Quilt
- Title:
- Compass, Hickory Leaf
- Object Name:
- Pattern, Quilt
- Object ID:
- 1968.059.032 a
- Creator:
- Webster, Ellen E. (1867-1950)
- Date:
- 1920-1940
- Description:
- Quilt pattern, "Compass" or "Hickory Leaf." Machine-printed figured cotton fabric of various colors. 9" blocks (on point) separated via 1" sashing (white simulated via poster board) with dark green solid fabric cornerstones. Blocks appear to alternate color in rows (i.e. rows with red/brown/red blocks alternate with rows of yellow/blue/yellow blocks). Each colored fabric block has the following cut-outs replaced with white fabric (simulated via poster board). Scalloped square in center, four crescents opposing each scalloped side, and an almond shape at each point. 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 (see Object ID 1968.059.032 b).
- Material:
- Paper
Textile
Cotton - Dimensions:
- H-20.5 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
- People:
- Webster, Ellen E. (1867-1950), Webster, Gladys H. (1893-1968), Sprague, Mary, Mrs., Sandborn, John, Mrs.
- Subjects:
- Quilts, Quilting, Fabric design drawings, Fabrics
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