Classic Baltimore Album

Textile

The Virginia Quilt Museum

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

2023.005.001

Description

A traditional Baltimore Album Quilt done in modern colors and techniques. Classic Baltimore Album Quilt measuring 79.25'' x 93.75''. The setting is 4 blocks x 5 blocks with 10'' appliqued border on each side. Edge finish is straight double fold 3/8''. Polly researched, studied, and then chose various patterns from Ellie Sienkiewicz and the Baltimore Museum of Art. She then applied the same energy to researching and securing appropriate reproduction fabrics. Machine assembled, hand applique/quilting in dense lines and shadow stitching.

Context

Polly was born, raised and lived here in the valley. Polly was the daughter of Stuart F. "Sam" and Pauline "Polly" Liskey Geil of Harrisonburg. She graduated from Harrisonburg High School in 1954. In 1958 she obtained a BS degree in Medical Technology from MCV and the College of William & Mary. In Dec. 1958, Polly married Fred H Scot, also a native of Harrisonburg. Fred preceded Polly in death in 2011. Polly enjoyed several careers including teaching 4th grade, working as Administrative Assistant at Belle Grove, and developing her own weaving business. In the late 1980s, Polly took Mary Beery's quilt sampler class and found her new passion. Polly was a VQM member and volunteer docent for many years working alongside Nita Lord on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Polly also supported VQM through her donations: 1. Snow Crystals (c 1875) made in Rockingham Co. by her maternal grandmother Liskey - 2011.003.001 2. 1900 handmade Walnut desk made in the valley - 2011.003.002 3. 1940 handmade Rope Doll bed - 2011.003.003 4. 1880 German made doll - 2011.003.004 This Baltimore Album quilt was her magnum opus and demonstrates her outstanding creativity, passion, and workmanship. "Polly and I enjoyed a rich, deep and long friendship. After Polly's death, her children entrusted the quilt to me requesting that I find a proper home." - Paula Caldwell

Collection

Permanent Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2023.005

Source or Donor

Paula Caldwell

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Paula T. Caldwell on behalf of the Polly G. Scott Family

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Polly G. Scott

Role

Maker

Date made

2007 - 2012

Place

* Untyped Place

Harrisonburg, Virginia

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall Quilt

Width

79-1/4 in

Length

93-3/4 in

Dimension Description

Block

Width

14-3/4 in

Length

14-3/4 in

Dimension Description

Border

Width

9-3/4 in

Materials

Material

Cotton

Material Notes

Modern and reproduction prints

Color

Multi-Color, Red, White, Tan, Green, Black, Blue, Pink, Gray, Purple

Condition

Overall Condition

Excellent

Overall Condition

Excellent

Notes

No issues related to condition.