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Pattern, Quilt

Title:
The Lone Star
Object Name:
Pattern, Quilt
Object ID:
1968.059.064
Creator:
Webster, Ellen E. (1867-1950)
Date:
1920-1940
Description:
Quilt pattern, "The Lone Star." Machine-printed checked red with white cotton fabric. An 8-point, red/white checked fabric star in center with single-fabric rings of diamonds continuing outward. Pattern consists of 200 diamonds 2.2" in length. In each corner of block is a small 8-point, red/white checked fabric star and four 1/2-stars at N/S/E/W points of edges. 1.5" white sashing and 2.2" red/white checked fabric border. Fabric glued to pencil-drawn pattern on discolored off-white poster board. Handwritten notes above pattern (see Notes).
Material:
Paper
Textile
Cotton
Dimensions:
H-20.2 W-20.2 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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