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Pattern, Quilt

Title:
Mill Wheel
Object Name:
Pattern, Quilt
Object ID:
1968.059.158 a
Creator:
Webster, Ellen E. (1867-1950)
Place of Origin:
Franklin, NH
Date:
1920-1940
Description:
Quilt pattern, "Mill Wheel." Pattern made from floral brown and figured beige wallpapers. Design consists of 6.3" blocks (set on point) with a scalloped square (less 1/4-circles) in center and 1/4-circles completing the block; the paper used for the scalloped square and 1/4-circles alternates. Wallpaper glued to pencil drawn pattern on discolored off-white poster board. Handwritten notes above pattern (see Notes). First of two patterns (a,b), second on reverse (see Object ID 1968.059.158 b).
Material:
Paper
Textile
Dimensions:
H-22.3 W-17.8 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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