Combination Rose

Textile

The Virginia Quilt Museum

Name/Title

Combination Rose

Entry/Object ID

2003.004.002

Description

This cotton quilt measures at 85" x 96''. It uses a traditional combination rose pattern; it is in the Brackman encyclopedia, applique #11.832. The predominant colors are pink, red, green, and a white ground. The backing is white cotton and the it uses red binding with hand applied square corners. Initials "EMS Scruggs" at bottom edge in third block from right corner.

Context

This quilt was made circa 1850 by an unknown quilt maker in an unknown location. It has the initials EMS Scruggs quilted into the third block from the right corner. The museum acquired it at a Charlottesville auction.

Collection

Permanent Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2003.004

Source or Donor

Wayne Harrison

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown Maker(s)

Date made

1850

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall Quilt

Width

85 in

Length

96 in

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Notes

Will Need Conservation