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Pattern, Quilt

Title:
Tulip
Object Name:
Pattern, Quilt
Object ID:
1968.059.053 b
Creator:
Webster, Ellen E. (1867-1950)
Date:
1920-1940
Description:
Quilt pattern, "Tulip." Machine-printed solid yellow and solid green cotton fabrics. Pieced block measures approximately 18" with a 0.1" green block border. Center of pattern is a green "X" with two leaves extending horizontally at mid-point up each axis. At each point is a yellow scalloped, diamond-shaped bud with two kidney bean-shaped leaves. At N/S point of border, sit two yellow kidney-bean shaped leaves. At E/W points are green leaves. Quilt border is green vine and leaves with small yellow buds, leaves of various shapes. Fabric glued to pencil drawn pattern on discolored off-white poster board. Handwritten notes above pattern (see Notes). Second of two patterns (a,b), first on obverse (see Object ID 1968.059.053 a).
Material:
Paper
Textile
Cotton
Dimensions:
H-18.2 W-18.2 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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