Roman Stripe Variation Quilt, circa 1890

Artifact

Quilt

Date Made

circa 1890

Creators

Unknown

Place of Creation

United States 

Creator Notes

Possibly made in the United States.

Keywords

Quilts 

Bed coverings 

Zigzags 

Pieced quilts 

Streak of Lightning (pattern) 

Roman Stripe Variation (Pattern) 

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

73.205.15

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Cotton (Textile)
Silk (Textile)
Satin

Technique

Piecing
Hand sewing

Color

Multicolored
Black (Color)
Brown
Gold (Color)
Blue
Purple
Cream (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 59 in

Width: 59 in

Specifications

Pattern: Roman Stripe Variation

Number of Pieces (top): 256 blocks

Fabric (top): Solid silks

Piecing Technique: Foundation pieced and hand sewn

Number of Pieces (back): Not noted

Fabric (back): Silk with woven stripes

Stitches per Inch: Not quilted

Quilting Pattern: Tied with silk ribbon

Quilting Technique: Not quilted

Binding: Quilt originally had ruffle which was removed

Batting: No batting

Note(s): This pattern is also known as Zig-Zag and Up and Down block