Courthouse Steps Quilt by Sally Dudley Tucker, circa 1875

Artifact

Log cabin quilt

Date Made

circa 1875

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

26.148.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Wool (Textile)
Cotton (Textile)

Technique

Piecing
Hand sewing

Color

Brown
Beige (Color)
Red
Gray (Color)
Blue
Green

Dimensions

Height: 86 in

Width: 85 in

Specifications

Pattern: Log Cabin

Number of Pieces (top): Not noted

Fabric (top): Woven plaids, stripes, printed plaids, florals, paisleys, dots, stripes,

Piecing Technique: Hand pieced

Number of Pieces (back): Not noted

Fabric (back): Not noted

Stitches per Inch: Not quilted

Quilting Pattern: Not quilted or tied

Quilting Technique: Not quilted or tied

Binding:

Batting: No batting

Note(s):

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