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Quilt

Object Name:
Quilt
Object ID:
2026.012.02
Creator:
Garland, Laurenza (1828-1913) -- Quilter
Place of Origin:
Kingston, NH
Date:
1875-1885
Description:
Quilt. Crazy-pattern quilt with a circle pattern in the center surrounded by four quarter-circle fan patterns, by Laurenza Uretta Garland (1828-1913), c. 1875-1885. There are numerous floral patterns embroidered on many of the pieces.
Material:
Cloth
Silk
Dimensions:
H-72 W-72 inches
Provenance:
Quilt descended in the family from the maker, Laurenza Uretta Garland (1828-1913) to the present donor, her great great granddaughter.

According to the family, the quilt includes a piece of fabric from the wedding vest of William McKinley.
Credit Line:
Gift of Diane Fellows Smith
Subjects:
Quilting, Quilts
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