Name/Title
QuiltEntry/Object ID
2017.22.1Description
Sampler quilt top made by Iora Almina Philo Pool*, pieced cotton/assorted fabrics and colors with predominance of brown, block pattern, dozens of traditional and original blocks in small and miniature scale, some applique, irregular set, signed IOP, 83" x 74", c. 1870. Backing added at later time.
Note: Fabric case made by Linda to carry/store quilt in box but not accessioned.
* spelling of Pool/Poole varies within public records
** some being smaller versions of patterns published in farm magazines and quilt catalogs in the 1890sCollection
Linda Claussen and the Thursday Bee Quilt CollectionAcquisition
Notes
Gift of Linda and Pete ClaussenMade/Created
Artist
Pool, Iora Almina PhiloNotes
Date: 1870 c.