Quilt
- Object Name:
- Quilt
- Object ID:
- 1961.016.10
- Place of Origin:
- Bow, NH
- Date:
- circa 1900
- Description:
- Quilt. Pieced in blue, black-on-white prints, and plain white cotton. The pieced pattern consists of alternating Nine Patch and Four Patch blocks set on point, with plain white rectangular blocks (rather than square, to accommodate the difference in size between the Nine Patch and Four Patch blocks) in between. The blue prints include a paisley design, floral, and striped patterns. The other fabrics in the pieced blocks are generally black-on-white prints, including a check, polka dots, and small spot motifs. White cotton muslin backing, cotton batting, and machine-stitched swirling quilting design in white thread. Edges finished with bias tape, machine-stitched in tan thread.
- Material:
- Textile
Cotton - Dimensions:
- W-71 L-76 inches
- Provenance:
- Made and used by an unidentified member of the Sargent family of Bow, NH. Donated by Sargent descendant, Ester P. Henshey (1884-1961).
- Credit Line:
- Bequest of Ester P. Henshey
- People:
- Henshey, Ester P. (1884-1961)
- Subjects:
- Needlework, Quilting, Sewing, Quilts
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