Maintenance and Project History
History & Provenance
- Work Credit: unknown
- Date Made: circa 1940, inferred from fabric only. No genealogical research has been done.
- Ownership History:
- David Bailey from April 25, 2023.
Overall
Size
- Length: 95″
- Width: 76″
General Condition Issues
- Some tears, fabric is starting to wear thin.
Top
Fabric Description
- Solids cottons. Blue and white or possibly light yellow.
General Organization
- Grid – 4 x 5 blocks, 16″ square with a straight setting on a full drop.
- Sashing is 1 1/4″ wide with light color white / light yellow keystones.
- A single 4″ wide border is used on all four sides. It is coped.
Other
- Techniques Used: Patchwork
- Stitching Methods: Assembly by machine. Embroidery likely by hand. Markings for script are not apparent. Traveling thread (dk blue) is apparent behind the light fabric.
- Workmanship:
- Piecing: Very Good
- Setting: Very Good
Back
Fabric Description
- Solid cotton. Yellow.
General Organization
- Seamed yardage.
Other
- Stitching Methods: Machine
- Workmanship:
- Piecing: Very Good
- Setting: Very Good
Layering and Stabilization
Batting
- Cotton
- Low Loft
Stitching Method
- Hand Quilted
Stitching Patterns
- Moderately Quilted
- Cabling
Thread Choices
Workmanship of Quilting: Very Good
Edge Treatment
Style
- Straight edge
- Backing is rolled to front. Applied to front by hand.
- Size of binding:
- Width on Front: 1/4″
Appraisal
No