Pattern, Quilt
- Title:
- The Reel
- Object Name:
- Pattern, Quilt
- Object ID:
- 1968.059.101
- Creator:
- Webster, Ellen E. (1867-1950)
- Date:
- 1920-1940
- Description:
- Quilt pattern, "The Reel." Machine-printed (all figured) white, blue, white, red, and yellow cotton fabric. Pattern consists of 10.5" blocks (on point). Blocks alternate with colored oak leaf and acorn variation and quilted blocks, center scalloped square (encircled by simulated white fabric), outer crescents, and almond-shaped pieces at compass points are of figured fabric. Fabric glued to pencil drawn pattern on discolored off-white poster board. Quilted blocks have pencil-sketched feather wreath design with checked center and scalloped corners. Pencil-sketched border on reverse; 11.5" border, 9" wide trailing vine edged with 3" squares (of 1/2-square triangles). Handwritten notes on pattern (see Notes).
- Material:
- Paper
Textile - Dimensions:
- H-26.5 W-19.3 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
- Subjects:
- Quilts, Quilting, Fabric design drawings, Fabrics
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