Harrison Rose Floral Urn Quilt by Susan McCord, circa 1860
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Indiana farmwife Susan McCord made this mid-19th century showpiece, using the red and green color scheme popular then. The large flower design in the urn's center is known as the Harrison Rose. William Henry Harrison was Indiana's first territorial governor and the ninth U.S. President. Susan's fine stitching in white thread, 10 to 12 per inch, holds the layers of this quilt together.
Indiana farmwife Susan McCord made this mid-19th century showpiece, using the red and green color scheme popular then. The large flower design in the urn's center is known as the Harrison Rose. William Henry Harrison was Indiana's first territorial governor and the ninth U.S. President. Susan's fine stitching in white thread, 10 to 12 per inch, holds the layers of this quilt together.
Artifact
Quilt
Date Made
circa 1860
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
73.120.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cotton (Textile)
Batting
Technique
Applique (Technique)
Embroidering
Piecing
Quilting
Hand sewing
Color
White (Color)
Green
Red
Pink (Color)
Yellow
Dimensions
Height: 81 in
Width: 76.5 in
Specifications
Pattern: Harrison Rose Floral Urn
Number of Pieces (top): Not noted
Fabric (top): cotton, prints, paisley
Piecing Technique: Hand pieced and hand appliqued
Number of Pieces (back): 4
Fabric (back): Cotton muslin
Stitches per Inch: 10-12 (white thread); 6 (brown thread)
Quilting Pattern: Urns are quilted with diamonds. The motifs are outline and self-quilted on a ground of diamonds. The borders are also outline quilted with additional quilted leaves. Blanket stitch is used to outline one type of flower
Quilting Technique: Hand quilted
Binding: Bias cut applied binding, piped
Batting: Milling debris visible in batting
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