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
Creators
Place of Creation
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
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