Quilt

Name/Title

Quilt

Description

Natural white quilt, remnant from larger quilt; has applique design of tulip motif w/green calico & plain red centers; pattern blocks 16" square; put together w/4" bands; feather design quilted into bands; blocks set on diagonal and quilted w/1" squares; originally had cotton batting. Believed to be John Scheffler's (Nov. 19, 1868-June 3, 1936) baby quilt. J.S. was donor's father

Use

John Scheffler 1868-1936

Collection

Ethel Scheffler Estate

Acquisition

Accession

1989.027

Source or Donor

Ethel Scheffler Estate

Acquisition Method

Donation

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1868

Place

County

Shelby County

State/Province

Indiana

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Aug 24, 2002

Create Date

August 24, 2002

Update Date

August 20, 2024