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Metadata
Accession number |
2006.42.01 |
Artist |
Maker Unknown |
Description |
Lone Star Quilt comprised of a large pieced star made of multicolored cotton diamond patches. Each diamond patch is of either a printed cotton or plain cotton in one of the various hues of red, blue, green or yellow. The star has been applied to a ground of white cotton with black floral print cotton. There is an 3/8" wide applied binding made of a red geometric printed cotton. The entire ground has diamond cross-hatching and has been handstitched with white thread and a SPI of 6-9. On the left side in red silk cross-stitch are the initials "J.D.J." The back is comprised of a cream cotton with a red floral fan print. |
Dimensions |
W-98.75 L-95.25 inches |
Length (ft) |
7.938 |
Length (in) |
95.250 |
Material |
Cotton, Silk |
Catalog Number |
2006.42.01 |
Object Name |
Quilt |
People |
Johnson, Elmer E. S. JOHNSON, JACOB PARIS |
Place of Origin |
New Berlinville or vicinity, Berks County |
Width (ft) |
8.229 |
Width (in) |
98.750 |
Year Range from |
1890 |
Year Range to |
1910 |