Multicolor Robbing Peter to Pay Paul Quilt

Textile

Grover Center: Museum & Historical Society

Name/Title

Multicolor Robbing Peter to Pay Paul Quilt

Description

Quilt, entirely made by hand. Pattern is "Robbing Peter to Pay Paul" Front is roller print of squares in a brown color with pink flowers and blue leaves. Opposite square is white with red holly leaves and berries. Backing is of homespun. Some age spots, mended border in a few places.

Use

by the Oldham-Fox-Thralls family.

Context

This quilt is recognized by the Indiana Quilt Registry Project with ID number CB209.

Collection

Betty L. Thralls Randall

Acquisition

Accession

2005.064

Source or Donor

Betty Thralls Randall

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1830 - circa 1839

Time Period

19th Century

Place

County

Shelby County

State/Province

Indiana

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Label

Location

Corner of backing

Transcription

Indiana Quilt Registry Project / 1987-1990 / Archives # CB-209

Material/Technique

Label, Marker

Type

Label

Location

Corner of backing

Transcription

OLDHAM-FOX Families / Shelby Co., Indiana - 1830's / Homespun by Oldhams + Roller / Print

Language

English

Material/Technique

Embroidered

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Dec 2, 2005

Web Links and URLs

CB209, IQRP - Quilt Index

Create Date

December 2, 2005

Update Date

February 7, 2025