Straight Furrow Quilt, 1870-1880
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Artifact Overview
Artifact Details
Artifact
Log cabin quilt
Date Made
1870-1880
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Probably made in Pennsylvania.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
74.128.6
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wool (Textile)
Silk (Textile)
Cotton (Textile)
Brocade (Textile)
Batting
Technique
Piecing
Quilting
Hand sewing
Roller printing (Printmaking)
Color
Brown
Blue
Red
Pink (Color)
Green
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 80.5 in
Width: 71 in
Specifications
Pattern: Log Cabin
Number of Pieces (top): 99 blocks
Fabric (top): Wool, silk and cotton; printed patterns of florals, checks, stripes and paisleys
Piecing Technique: Foundation pieced and hand sewn
Number of Pieces (back): Not noted
Fabric (back): Cotton print
Stitches per Inch: 5-6
Quilting Pattern: Blocks have some pieces quilted at the seam line; quilting is slightly different block to block; borders are quilted with diagonal lines
Quilting Technique: Hand quilted
Binding: Back to the front, straight edge, square corners
Batting: Thin cotton batting
Note(s): The light and dark halves of each block are arranged in an overall pattern of light and dark diagonal stripes known as Straight Furrow
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