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Pattern, Quilt

Title:
Star in Cross
Object Name:
Pattern, Quilt
Object ID:
1968.059.034
Creator:
Webster, Ellen E. (1867-1950)
Date:
1920-1940
Description:
Quilt pattern, "Star in Cross." Machine-printed figured red, yellow, and green cotton fabrics. Pattern consists of 5.7" blocks. Each block has an 8-point star made with alternating red and green figured fabric diamonds. Approximately, 2.5" yellow figured fabric sashing with cornerstones. Each cornerstone has an 8-point star made from one red figured fabric (different fabric than used in blocks). Fabric glued to pencil drawn pattern on discolored off-white poster board. Handwritten notes in pencil above pattern: "Ida Morrison, Franklin, N.H. Star in Cross. Exquisite quilting."
Material:
Paper
Textile
Cotton
Dimensions:
H-14.3 W-14.1 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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