Name/Title

Quilt

Entry/Object ID

2002.22.2

Description

Quilt, "Carolina Lily" pattern, (4x5) 20 pieced 12 square, handsewn, red, gold and fugitive green cotton fabric, set on point, cross hatching in plain blocks, 2.5" border/rectangles in alternating colors, applied straight binding, muslin backing, 10 stitches/inch with cotton thread, cotton batting, c. 1890. Second square from bottom on left side shows intentional flaw--stem not connected to flower while it's properly connected in all other squares.

Collection

Linda Claussen and the Thursday Bee Quilt Collection

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Unknown

Date made

1890 - 1900

Dimensions

Width

59 in

Length

74-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

9.74" blocks