Pieced Quilt
QuiltmakerAttributed to
Martha A. Moore
(American, 1824 - 1911)
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Sarah Eliza Baker
(American, 1848 - 1921)
Date1860s
MediumHand-stitched plain-woven cotton
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 77 1/4 x 77 3/4in. (196.2 x 197.5cm)
ClassificationsTextiles
Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund
Object number2004.17.1
DescriptionPieced quilt in the Star of Bethlehem pattern. The quilt consists of a pieced top made of hand-stitched plain-woven cotton, and a white plain-woven cotton backing; the two layers are joined with a hand-stitched quilting pattern. The star is constructed of concentric rings of diamond-shaped pieces of red, white, and blue fabric around a central eight-pointed star. Each corner of the quilt has a pieced flat with nine stars and thirteen stripes. All four sides of the quilt have a red, white, and blue shield at the center edge. The quilting pattern follows the shape of the pieced pattern with parallel lines on the white portion of the quilt. Each edge of the quilt is finished with red straight grain fabric binding.
Condition: The quilt is moderately stained and yellowed. A linen sleeve is hand-stitched to the back of the quilt, at one side.
NotesHistorical Note: This quilt was exhibited at the Connecticut Fair in 1915 and won a blue ribbon. The blue ribbon is 2004.17.2. The quilt was also exhibited with the Union Agricultural Society on 12 October 1920.Condition: The quilt is moderately stained and yellowed. A linen sleeve is hand-stitched to the back of the quilt, at one side.
Status
Not on view
