Quilt

Tie Quilt with painted emblems

Tie Quilt with painted emblems

Name/Title

Quilt

Entry/Object ID

1994.129.1

Description

Handmade tie quilt with painted white squares forming a cross. Remainder of squares forming quilt top are in a red and blue checkerboard pattern. The quilt is trimmed with yellow satin binding and yellow fabric backing. Quilt is tied with red yarn. Cross pannels are painted with Salvation Army icons and symbols. These include advertising slogans, pin motifs, bonnets, Salvation Army flag and others.

Acquisition

Accession

1994.129

Source or Donor

Moffitt, Florence "Mitzie" (Kuhlke)

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Major Charles Moffitt

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Quilt

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Needlework

Nomenclature Class

Art

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Width

37 in

Length

43 in

Material

Cotton, Polyester