Name/Title
QuiltDescription
Unfinished quilt top made entirely by hand. Appliqued pattern of red flowers on arched triple stems in green, yellow and red end at a large red flower center. Each red flower has a center opening also hand appliqued. All background fabric is unbleached muslin. Large blocks are sashed with red/muslin flying geese pattern. There is a 1.625" red border then a 1.5" muslin border. "Meredith" is hand-embroidered in one corner.Use
by Richard Meredith Collins born 01/03/1910Collection
Collins, Cyril EstateAcquisition
Accession
2010.039Source or Donor
Collins, Cyril EstateAcquisition Method
DonationMade/Created
Date made
Mar 22, 2011Place
County
Shelby CountyState/Province
IndianaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaNotes
Made: by Isabella Thompson Gaines (born 11/28/1849 died 01/26/1939) See "Notes"Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Collins, CyrilPerson or Organization
Collins, MeredithPerson or Organization
Gaines, Isabella ThompsonRelated Events
Event
Made for grandson Richard Meredith CollinsCreate Date
March 22, 2011Update Date
April 3, 2024