Name/Title
QuiltEntry/Object ID
GHS 2067ADescription
Pieced quilt of satins, silks, velvets, and ribbons. Quilt pattern is "Roman Block" on a diagonal. Each square consists of five rectangular pieces, each square having black rectangles on the ends. The squares alternate between a horizontal and vertical placement of the quilt. Red Satin triangles are used along the edge of the squares so the pattern is completely square. Border of quilt is black satin, binding is black velvet. Materials are mostly dark colors with some bright yellow, green and red. Some materials appear to be from silk/satin neckties.Dimensions
Width
68 inLength
74-1/2 inProvenance
Notes
Donated by Miss Evelyn and Miss Isabel Swain August 17,1961