Name/Title
QuiltEntry/Object ID
2009.18.2Description
Flower applique, hand pieced and hand quilted, 12 blocks alternate applique and quilted squares, design is round flower and leaves with buds on stem in red and tan (possibly originally green), red buds are reverse applique, border in white at top and bottom, plain blocks have six quilted rays radiating from center with vertical stem that mirrors the stem in the applique motif, cream fabric background on front and backing, thin batting, 78"l x 72"w, c.1880s.
Representative of a yeoman farmer's family/a middle class family.Collection
Linda Claussen and the Thursday Bee Quilt CollectionMade/Created
Artist
Grammar, Ruth BoothDate made
1880 - 1889