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Pattern, Quilt

Title:
Odd Fellow's Cross
Object Name:
Pattern, Quilt
Object ID:
1968.059.024 b
Creator:
Webster, Ellen E. (1867-1950)
Place of Origin:
Franklin, NH
Date:
1920-1940
Description:
Quilt pattern, "Odd Fellow's Cross" Machine-printed figured cotton fabric of various colors. 0.8" blocks (each a different fabric, straight set) bordered via 4" sashing of white with black figured fabric. Block has a 4.3" square set on point in middle. Four triangles form the sides of each block with a 2.2" square at each corner. Eight equal-sized triangles (two each, pointed inward) sit between interior corners of 2.2" squares and NE, SE, SW, NW points of diagonal set 4.3' square. 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 (Object ID 1968.059.024 a).
Material:
Paper
Textile
Cotton
Dimensions:
H-22.75 W-18.5 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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