Square, Quilt

Object Name:

Square, Quilt

Object ID:

1979.060.05

Date:

1880-1900

Description:

Quilt piece. One of 15 blocks from an unfinished crazy quilt, each block in the shape of a six-pointed star with diamond-shaped points. Each point is foundation-pieced with randomly-shaped pieces of velvet and silks, and ribbons, with embroidery in multi-colored silk twist over the seams. This piece is embroidered with monogram "O" in dark red. Signed on back, "MAME Quimby," "Carrie Quimby," "Mrs. Wm. Giles," etc.

Material:

Textile
Velvet
Silk
Cotton

Dimensions:

W-20 L-20 inches

Provenance:

Made by friends, neighbors and relatives of Florence McDonald's adoptive mother and grandmother. As a child in the early 20th century, Mrs. McDonald knew the makers.

Credit Line:

New Hampshire Historical Society Purchase

Subjects:

Quilts