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Gift of Ann Molod, © 2015 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Quilt for Mrs. Molod
Gift of Ann Molod, © 2015 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Quilt for Mrs. Molod

Date1987
Mediumcotton, ink
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions: (Height) 59 in. x (Width) 49 in. (149.9 x 124.5cm)
ClassificationsTextiles
Credit LineGift of Ann Molod
DescriptionDouble-sided quilt with blocks made from self-portraits drawn by Ann Molod's kindergarten class. Blocks are sewn together with dark blue fabric with white polka dots, and tied with red embroidery floss. Several squares are embroidered: two with a frog's head with the words Leap Into Literature in green thread around the image; one with a floral vine along the top and the words "May You Be Blessed With the Best!" in red and then signed by Judy Ondek and Pay Powers in green thread; one in red the with the words "Bugbee School June 1987"; two in red thread with the words "To Teach is to touch a life forever . . ."; one in red thread with the words "Mrs. Molod - our Super Kindergarten Teacher"; and one with a smiling bumble bee in yellow and black, with the words in yello thread "The Pride of Achievement".
Object number2015.103.0
NotesGiven to Ann Molod on the occasion of her retirement from Bugbee School in 1987.
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