Pieced Quilt
QuiltmakerAttributed to
Lois Fenton
American, born 1807
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Julian Rodolph Holley
American
Dateabout 1890
MediumHand-stitched plain-woven cotton, or calico
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 81 x 73 1/2in. (205.7 x 186.7cm)
ClassificationsTextiles
Credit LineGift of Margaret Holley Tuck
DescriptionPieced quilt in an unnamed block pattern with windmill blade circles. The quilt consists of a pieced top of plain-woven red and white cotton, batting, and a plain-woven cotton backing; the three layers are joined with a hand-stitched quilting pattern that follows the piecing pattern. The pieced pattern is made with solid red cotton and white printed cotton, or calico, with small black flowers. These are hand-pieced together in a geometric pattern of circles and squares. The backing is made of the same calico fabric. Each side of the quilt is edged with a straight grain red fabric binding.
Condition: The quilt top is stained, especially on previous crease lines on one half and in one corner section. The backing is also well worn and stained around the edges.
Condition: The quilt top is stained, especially on previous crease lines on one half and in one corner section. The backing is also well worn and stained around the edges.
Object number1971.16.5
MarkingsOne corner of the back of the quilt is stamped "65/ 66" in black ink.On View
Not on view
