Pieced Quilt
circa 1880 (Date manufactured/created)
Textile
61 1/2” H
X
51 1/4” W
Measurement Notes: 61 1/2”H x 51 1/4” W
Pieced quilt consisting of 12 squares H X 10 squares W, multicolored squares composed of five strips. Strips pieced alternately horizontally and vertically. Border 1 3/4” rose silk. Bound with pink and green possibly silk cording 1 1/2” circumference. Backing - polished cotton? Black with pink curving design. Three lengthwise panels - two pieced at bottom. Each panel machine quilted diagonally with red thread. Front attached to back with knot of red thread at each corner.
1996.14