Top, Quilt
- Object Name:
- Top, Quilt
- Object ID:
- 1965.041.01
- Place of Origin:
- Salem, MA
- Date:
- 1854-1872
- Description:
- Quilt Top. Probably made by a member of the Warner family, Salem, MA; 1854-1872. Cotton; Pieced and appliqued blocks in solid red and white baskets, set on point with sashing. The blocks are marked with a name either handwritten in ink, or stenciled, under the basket handle, which is appliqued. Five baskets are unmarked. The blocks measure about 12" square.
- Material:
- Textile
Cotton - Dimensions:
- W-89 L-87.5 inches
- Provenance:
- From the Parsons family farm in Gilmanton, NH. The donor, Frederick L. Warner (1895-1967), was the great-great-great grandson of William and Hannah (Meserve) Parsons of Gilmanton.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Frederick L. Warner
- Subjects:
- Quilts
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