Conversation Quilt

Name/Title

Conversation Quilt

Entry/Object ID

2015.002.001

Context

Many women assisted in making this quilt. It is unknown why the quilt was made. The signatures on the quilt are neighbors of Irma Moran of Middlebourne, West Virginia. Each block contains a stitched name and location. It is believed that Irma Moran, who's name is also on the quilt, was given this quilt by her mother, Clara.

Collection

Permanent Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2015.002

Source or Donor

Carol Sobaslai Turvin

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

1940 - 1942

Place

* Untyped Place

Middlebourne, West Virginia

Notes

Many people from West Virginia contributed to this quilt.

Other Name

Moran Family Quilt

Dimensions

Width

72 in

Length

72 in

Material

Cotton

Color

Multi-Color, White