Sunshine and Shadow Quilt by Emma Warren, circa 1895

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Log cabin quilt

Date Made

circa 1895

Creator Notes

Made by Emma E. Warren in Willis or Van Buren Township, Michigan.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

71.72.25

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Wool (Textile)
Cotton (Textile)

Technique

Piecing
Hand sewing
Roller printing (Printmaking)

Color

Brown
Red
Tan (Color)
Blue
Purple

Dimensions

Height: 84 in
Width: 74 in

Specifications

Pattern: Sunshine and Shadow - Log Cabin
Number of Pieces (top): 72
Fabric (top): Woolens and roller-printed cottons
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: Applied binding, straight cut, corners butted
Batting: No batting
Note(s): The light and dark halves of each block are arranged in an overall pattern of alternating light and dark diamonds known as Sunshine and Shadows
Sunshine and Shadow Quilt by Emma Warren, circa 1895