Name/Title

Quilt

Entry/Object ID

98.3.1

Description

Wholecloth quilt made by Theresa Parks, two pieces (each 42"), handsewn, white cotton front and back, intricate designs* are finely quilted in white thread (10 stitches/inch, surface closely quilted), twill tape binding, cotton thread, very thin cotton batting, square corners, large circle inside is a star - wreath of flowers or leaves, pineapple at center of each edge. Frame. c. 1853. * Large circle inside is a star, wreath of flowers or leaves, pineapple at center of each edge, frame.

Collection

Linda Claussen and the Thursday Bee Quilt Collection

Made/Created

Artist

Parks (?), Theresa

Manufacturer

Parks (?), Theresa Ann

Notes

Date: 1853 c.

Dimensions

Width

83 in

Length

89 in