Courthouse Steps Quilt, circa 1890
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Artifact Overview
Artifact Details
Artifact
Log cabin quilt
Date Made
circa 1890
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Possibly made in Canada.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
91.0.133.13
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wool (Textile)
Cotton (Textile)
Silk (Textile)
Flannel
Velvet (Fabric weave)
Batting
Technique
Piecing
Hand sewing
Machine sewing (Technique)
Roller printing (Printmaking)
Color
Tan (Color)
Orange (Color)
Beige (Color)
Brown
Blue
Gray (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 82 in
Width: 67 in
Specifications
Pattern: Log Cabin
Number of Pieces (top): 99 blocks
Fabric (top): woolens; printed cottons solids and printed florals and woven stripes and checks; silk
Piecing Technique: Foundation pieced and hand sewn
Number of Pieces (back): Not noted
Fabric (back): Cotton flannel
Stitches per Inch: Not quilted
Quilting Pattern: Tied with wool yarn
Quilting Technique: Not quilted
Binding: Applied binding, straight cut and corners mitered
Batting: Thick batting
Note(s): The light and dark fabrics of each block are sewn across from each other resulting in blocks that when arranged with the dark sides touching and light sides touching form an overall pattern known as Courthouse Steps
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