Multicolor Nine-Patch Wool Quilt

Name/Title

Multicolor Nine-Patch Wool Quilt

Description

A nine patch wool quilt tied with red or blue yarn. The pieces are cut from men's wear wool colors of green, tans, and wines. The back is pink cotton flannel. Has cotton batting. Donor is son of the woman who made the comforter. Anna Treon was born July 6, 1875 and died November 19, 1974.

Context

The quilt was made by the donor's mother, Anna Treon (1875-1975).

Collection

Ora Treon

Acquisition

Accession

1987.066

Source or Donor

Ora Verl Treon

Acquisition Method

Donation

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Syrina "Anna" Jordan Treon

Role

Quilter

Date made

circa 1900

Time Period

20th Century

Place

Neighborhood

Mount Auburn

Township

Jackson Township

County

Shelby County

State/Province

Indiana

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jan 3, 2002

Create Date

January 3, 2002

Update Date

November 12, 2025