Name/Title
quiltEntry/Object ID
1984.025.002Description
Quilt. Pieced quilt with "Pointed Star" design. 91" x 89.5". Constructed of 49 pieced blocks and 36 white blocks; each block is 8". Assorted fabrics in yellow and orange and prints in shades of brown, pink and navy blue. Multi-color star design. Border is 5" printed paisley cotton. White binding attached back to front. White cotton backing. C.1850.Context
Old Collections Records read "circa 1850 many coloured star pattern quilt with paisley border made by the Fox family in York County, Pa., and was part of Dr. Fox's Grandmother Fox's wedding equipment.Acquisition
Accession
1984.025Source or Donor
Fox, Grace EstelleAcquisition Method
BequestGeneral Notes
Note
Deed of gift reads "quilt". Old Collections Records read "circa 1850 many coloured star pattern quilt with paisley border made by the Fox family in York County, Pa., and was part of Dr. Fox's Grandmother Fox's wedding equipment."