Ohio Star Blocks

Ohio Star Blocks

Maintenance and Project History

History & Provenance

  • Work Credit: unknown
  • Date Made: circa 1885 inferred from fabrics.
  • Ownership History:
    • David Bailey from May 27, 2023

Overall

General Condition Issues

  • 3-4 of the blocks have been slashed.

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Fabric Description

  • Cotton. Solid white. Prints: indigo, cadet blues. Predominantly double pinks. Some brights and Garibaldi -like prints.

    There is one odd red that I don’t know what to make of.

General Organization

  • 11 Loose Blocks
    • Block Name: This block is pieced the same way as an Ohio Star. Color placement makes this a variation called the Flying Crow (BB ID 1631e)
    • Size:
      • Length: 10 3/4″
      • Width: 10 3/4″

Other

  • Techniques Used: Patchwork
  • Stitching Methods: Hand
  • Workmanship:
    • Piecing: Very Good / Excellent

Appraisal

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