quilt

Object/Artifact

Historical Society of Carroll County, Maryland

Name/Title

quilt

Entry/Object ID

1975.012.005

Description

Quilt. Light and dark pattern log cabin quilt. 66" x 61". Made of velvets and silks in shades of burgundy, pink and black; fabrics include solids, prints, stripes, brocades, watered silks, plaids and dotted. Constructed of 132 pieced blocks; handstitched. Some basting stitches remain in some areas. Bordered by 2.5" plaid taffeta ruffle. Backing is red wool felt. Tufted, not quilted.

Acquisition

Accession

1975.012

Source or Donor

McKinstry, Marie Senseney Englar

Acquisition Method

Gift