Barn Raising Quilt by Mary Anne McConnell, circa 1875
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Artifact Overview
Artifact Details
Artifact
Log cabin quilt
Date Made
circa 1875
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
81.17.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Helen Denning.
Material
Wool (Textile)
Cotton (Textile)
Silk (Textile)
Technique
Piecing
Hand sewing
Machine sewing (Technique)
Color
Black (Color)
Blue
Brown
Multicolored
Pink (Color)
Red
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 91 in
Width: 83.5 in
Specifications
Pattern: Log Cabin
Number of Pieces (top): 90 blocks
Fabric (top): Cottons, woolens and silk solids; florals, paisleys, woven and printed checks, plaids, stripes and small scale abstract prints
Piecing Technique: Foundation pieced and hand sewn
Number of Pieces (back): Not noted
Fabric (back): Cotton
Stitches per Inch: Not quilted
Quilting Pattern: Not quilted or tied but corners where the blocks join together, several stitches tack the two layers together
Quilting Technique: Not quilted
Binding: Applied binding, straight cut and corners mitered
Batting: No batting
Note(s): The light and dark halves of each block are arranged in an overall pattern of concentric light and dark diamonds known as Barn Raising
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