Log Cabin (Youth)
Name/Title
Log Cabin (Youth)Entry/Object ID
1993.002.003Description
Silk Log Cabin pattern youth quilt. Pattern is a variation of a log cabin pattern, which has been done in a diamond style. Likely made out of old/recycled fabric, some new/scrap, and new/purchased fabric. There is a mix of solids, stripes, and prints. The log cabin blocks were made in a diamond shape starting with the center black diamond patch. Blocks were arranged so colors run lengthwise of the quilt. There is a single border. It is an embroidered green synthetic fabric about 1 1/2'' wide. The border is a new addition, likely added later. There is embroidery (feather pattern) in various colors of twisted thread surround each log cabin block. There is also embroidery in a "tick-tac-toe" design down the center of the border. At intersections of the blocks and in the center on the front of the quilt are multicolored ties. The ties are a mix of different thread. The Log Cabin blocks were constructed on sheer fabric and a reinforcement strip covers the seams on the back before the backing was added. The backing is a synthetic green and was likely added later as conservation.Context
This quilt was made by Permelia Thayer Farley for the birth of Ruth Farley in 1885, the donor's mother.Collection
Permanent CollectionAcquisition
Accession
1993.002Source or Donor
Ruth Farley MasseyMade/Created
Artist
Permelia Thayer FarleyDate made
1885Place
* Untyped Place
New Ipswich, New HampshireOther Names
Log Cabin Silk
Log Cabin Silk - Youth
Diamond Log Cabin
Log (Diamond) Cabin Baby Quilt