Roman Stripe Variation Quilt, circa 1890
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Artifact Overview
Artifact Details
Artifact
Quilt
Date Made
circa 1890
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Possibly made in the United States.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
73.205.15
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cotton (Textile)
Silk (Textile)
Satin
Technique
Piecing
Hand sewing
Color
Multicolored
Black (Color)
Brown
Gold (Color)
Blue
Purple
Cream (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 59 in
Width: 59 in
Specifications
Pattern: Roman Stripe Variation
Number of Pieces (top): 256 blocks
Fabric (top): Solid silks
Piecing Technique: Foundation pieced and hand sewn
Number of Pieces (back): Not noted
Fabric (back): Silk with woven stripes
Stitches per Inch: Not quilted
Quilting Pattern: Tied with silk ribbon
Quilting Technique: Not quilted
Binding: Quilt originally had ruffle which was removed
Batting: No batting
Note(s): This pattern is also known as Zig-Zag and Up and Down block
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