Feathered Star Quilt by Mrs. T. Hall, circa 1890
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Artifact Overview
Artifact Details
Artifact
Block quilt (Quilt)
Date Made
circa 1890
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Probably made in the United States.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
29.495.51
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cotton (Textile)
Batting
Technique
Piecing
Quilting
Hand sewing
Roller printing (Printmaking)
Color
White (Color)
Red
Dimensions
Height: 88.5 in
Width: 85 in
Inscriptions
Mrs. T. Hall
Specifications
Pattern: Feathered Star Variation
Number of Pieces (top): 16 blocks, 3 borders
Fabric (top): Cotton fabrics: plain white; roller printed black dot on a red background
Piecing Technique: Hand pieced
Number of Pieces (back): 1
Fabric (back): Cotton muslin
Stitches per Inch: 8
Quilting Pattern: Diagonal lines; crosshatch; cable
Quilting Technique: Hand quilted
Binding: Applied edging, corners mitered
Batting: Cotton batting
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