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Pattern, Quilt

Title:
Star and Diamond
Object Name:
Pattern, Quilt
Object ID:
1968.059.056 a
Creator:
Webster, Ellen E. (1867-1950)
Date:
1920-1940
Description:
Quilt pattern, "Star and Diamond." Machine-printed figured and solid yellow cotton fabrics. Pattern consists of four large yellow, solid fabric diamonds with points touching in center of block. Four-figured fabric squares sit on point at mid-points between two diamonds. Two 1/2-diamonds frame block with top/bottom points touching either a center diamond or next bordering 1/2-diamond and mid-points touching figured fabric squares. Fabric glued to pencil-drawn pattern on discolored off-white poster board. "Blue and white 'Star and Diamond'" handwritten in pencil above pattern. First of two patterns (a,b), second on reverse (see Object ID 1968.059.056 b).
Material:
Paper
Textile
Cotton
Dimensions:
H-20.3 W-20.4 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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