Medallion Variation Quilt, circa 1890
THF114267 / Medallion Variation Quilt, circa 1890
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Artifact Overview
Artifact Details
Artifact
Quilt
Date Made
circa 1890
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Probably made in Canada.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
34.206.15
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cotton (Textile)
Muslin
Batting
Technique
Applique (Technique)
Piecing
Quilting
Hand sewing
Machine sewing (Technique)
Color
Red
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 77.5 in
Width: 72.25 in
Specifications
Pattern: Medallion Variation
Number of Pieces (top): Not noted
Fabric (top): Solid cotton
Piecing Technique: Both machine and hand pieced
Number of Pieces (back): Not noted
Fabric (back): Not noted
Stitches per Inch: 6-7
Quilting Pattern: Diamond crosshatch
Quilting Technique: Hand quilted
Binding: Applied, stright cut, curved around corners
Batting: Cotton batting
Note(s):
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