quilt

Object/Artifact

Historical Society of Carroll County, Maryland

Name/Title

quilt

Entry/Object ID

1979.1186.001

Description

Quilt. Pieced quilt in Tumbling Blocks pattern. 60" x 86.5". Constructed of 36 blocks, each of which is made of 3 pieces; fabrics are woven, striped and flowered silks. Hand sewn. There is a paper backing basted to the back of each piece. Paper numbers basted to short edge show how quilt was assembled. Top only; no fill or backing. Mid-1800s.

Acquisition

Accession

1979.1186

Source or Donor

Harrison, T. K.

Acquisition Method

Gift