Maintenance and Project History
History & Provenance
- Work Credit: unknown
- Date Made: circa 1945
- Ownership History:
- David Bailey: February 12, 2022
- Documented by David Bailey
Overall
Size
- Length: 82.5″
- Width: 66″
Condition
- Good
- Description
- Some areas are threadbare or in needs of minor restoration.
Top
Fabric Description
- Cotton
- Prints / Solids
- Predominant Colors: White, varied prints
General Organization
- Grid
- Grid is 12 x 15 blocks for 180 blocks
- Unit Description
- Unit Name: Colonial Bow Tie
- Width: 5.5″
- Length: 5.5″
- Setting: True Lover’s Knot
- Techniques: Patchwork
- Stitching Method: Hand
- Workmanship of Piecing: Very Good
- Workmanship of Setting: Very Good
- Other Descriptions
Back
Fabric Description
- Cotton
- Prints
- Quilting
- Predominant Colors: White, red, green and blue
General Organization
- Seamed Yardage
Describe seam position
Stitching Method: Machine / Hand
Layering and Stabilization
Batting Type
Cotton / Wool / Silk / Polyester / Blend / Unknown / OtherLoft Style
Stitching Method
- Hand
Stitching Patterns
- 1/4″ to the piece
- Echoing
Workmanship of Quilting: Very Good
Edging
Size
- F
ront: –“ Back: –“
Binding Style
Knife Edge – hand / machineFront-to-BackSingle Layer – hand / machineDouble Layer – hand / machine
Back-to-Front – hand / machine
Repair Measures
Repair & Restoration:
- Repairs were done prior to purchase.
- Repair to the binding is needed.
Appraisal
- No