Medallion Variation Quilt, circa 1890

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Quilt

Date Made

circa 1890

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

Probably made in Canada.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

34.206.15

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Cotton (Textile)
Muslin
Batting

Technique

Applique (Technique)
Piecing
Quilting
Hand sewing
Machine sewing (Technique)

Color

Red
White (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 77.5 in
Width: 72.25 in

Specifications

Pattern: Medallion Variation
Number of Pieces (top): Not noted
Fabric (top): Solid cotton
Piecing Technique: Both machine and hand pieced
Number of Pieces (back): Not noted
Fabric (back): Not noted
Stitches per Inch: 6-7
Quilting Pattern: Diamond crosshatch
Quilting Technique: Hand quilted
Binding: Applied, stright cut, curved around corners
Batting: Cotton batting
Note(s):
Medallion Variation Quilt, circa 1890