Friendship Blocks

Maintenance and Project History

History & Provenance

Work Credit
- Piecing: Anne Coe (Koe), Maude Mertz, Mrs. G. Crane, and/or Mrs Spaulding
- Embroidery: Anne Coe (Koe), Maude Mertz, Mrs. G. Crane, and/or Mrs Spaulding
- Inferred from embroidered names on Friendship blocks.
Date Made: fabrics 1890, inferred by fabric.

The genealogy research is less conclusive. I find these name in the census record with birth dates as early as 1890 and death dates as late as 1990’s. Genealogy research.
Ownership History:
- David Bailey: From March 24, 2022
- Documented by David Bailey

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Fabric Description

Cotton
Prints
Predominant Colors: White, burgundy, dark blue, light blue and pink

General Organization

Loose Blocks
- Total Unit Count: 4
- Unit Description
  - Unit Name: variation on Friendship Block
    - Block Name: variation on Friendship Block (1677a). The Friendship Block as shown by Brackman is in the orange and white image below. This block’s piecing pattern is shown in maroon, yellow and white. The yellow indicates the differences. Two of the patches in the nine-patch pattern have been rotated 90 degrees.
  - Width: 12.5 – 13″
  - Length: 12.5 – 13″
Techniques: Patchwork
Stitching Method: Hand
Workmanship of Piecing: Very Good

This block’s seam pattern. The yellow piecing is rotated 90 degrees relative to the seams in the ID block.

This block’s seam pattern. The yellow piecing is rotated 90 degrees relative to the seams in the ID block.

Restoration & Repair Measures

Repair & Restoration:

Blocks were washed.

Appraisal

No

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