Red and White Irish Chain

Maintenance and Project History

History & Provenance

• Work Credit: unknown
• Date Made: circa 1830
• Ownership History:
  • David Bailey – From March 22, 2022
• Documentation by David Bailey

Overall

Size

• Length: 73.5″
• Width: 55″

General Condition Issues

• All blocks present, but not completely assembled.

Top

Fabric Description

• Cotton
• Solids
• Predominant Colors – Red and White

General Organization

• Patch work for Irish Chain
  • Size of red squares: –“
  • Straight / On-Point / Half-Drop Setting
    • Setting Pattern Name: Irish Chain
      BB ID: 1839

Other

• Techniques Used: Patchwork
• Stitching Methods:
  • Blocks: Hand
  • Top Assembly: Hand
• Workmanship:
  • Very Good
• Other Descriptions:

Appraisal

No

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