Gift of Polly Peck Schulz, 2013.131.3 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Pieced Quilt

QuiltmakerQuilted by Bertha Havens Thompson Peck American, 1861 - 1936

Date1920-1929

MediumCotton

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 75 x 85in. (190.5 x 215.9cm)

ClassificationsTextiles

Credit LineGift of Polly Peck Schulz

DescriptionPieced quilt in Hearts and Gizzards or Pansy pattern. Solid white fabric combined with pink printed in white create the pattern. Scalloped edge bound in white fabric. Solid white backing. Hand-stitched and hand-quilted.

Included in the Connecticut Quilt Search: #1577 - Hearts & Gizzards AKA Pansy.

Object number2013.131.3

InscribedCotton tag stitched to backing at lower left edge. Printed in blue ink: Quilt project emblem and "Connecticut Quilt Search Project / No." Handwritten in black micron pen: "Quilted in New Holland, PA. 2000 / 1577 / April 16 1994 / Newtown CT / Hearts & Gizzards AKA Pansy"

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