Name/Title

Quilt

Entry/Object ID

2014.5.1.1

Description

Summer quilt, medium-blue embroidered vine motif with leaves and French-knotted berries* in large rectangular transfer design on white cotton sheeting, without seams front or back, same fabric binding, closely quilted overall (except in design area) in diagonally placed 1 " squares in diamond pattern, large rectangular center design, hand sewn, 96'l x 86"w, date unknown (perhaps 1925-1955). * same design as accompanying sheet 2014.5.1.2. Said to be unusual per ETHS textile advisor Merikay Waldvogel.

Collection

Linda Claussen and the Thursday Bee Quilt Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Lelia Ada Snodgrass
Mada Lynn Snodgrass
Myrtle Irene Snodgrass

Date made

1925 - 1955

Dimensions

Width

86 in

Length

96 in