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Pattern, Quilt

Title:
Pinwheel Star
Object Name:
Pattern, Quilt
Object ID:
1968.059.060
Creator:
Webster, Ellen E. (1867-1950)
Date:
1920-1940
Description:
Quilt pattern, "Pinwheel Star." Machine-printed figured red and figured green (two shades) cotton fabrics. In center of approx 14" block, is an 8-point star (alternating diamonds of red and light green figured fabrics). At each point is a tulip made from two red and one dark-green, figured fabric diamonds. Two light-green, figured fabric diamonds and one red figured fabric 1/2-square triangle connect the tulips. Fabric glued to pencil-drawn pattern on discolored off-white poster board.
Material:
Paper
Textile
Cotton
Dimensions:
H-14 W-14 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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