Name/Title
Multicolor Feathered Star QuiltDescription
Pieced quilt; a variety of patterned fabric used; sort of a feathered star pattern; 5 rows long and each row consists of 4 feathered stars; between the stars is a white fabric printed with small blue stars, this fabric also used for the border; predominate color is blue in various shades, but reds, greens, brown, and yellow also visible; backing is plain white fabric.Context
According to the donor, the quilt was made by her mother, and knows the age exceeded 75 years at the time of donation because her mother only lived for several days after the donor was born; donor's mother's life span was 1871-1906.Collection
Minnie JonesAcquisition
Accession
1983.071Source or Donor
Minnie Conger JonesAcquisition Method
DonationMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Minnie Brown CongerRole
QuilterDate made
circa 1900Time Period
20th CenturyPlace
County
Shelby CountyState/Province
IndianaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaCreate Date
September 29, 1983Update Date
November 20, 2024