Name/Title
Redwork Doll QuiltEntry/Object ID
1996.003.001Description
This doll quilt is contains 49 blocks measuring 3.5''-4'' square. Each block is a white background fabric with a character or object embroidered in red. The subjects embroidered include flowers, leaves, household objects, people, and animals, including dogs, cats, elephants, frogs, fish, and birds. The seams between each block are covered with a decorative red embroidery stitch.
It is machine pieced, hand embroidered, and machine quilted. The quilting consists of straight lines along the seams and at the top and bottom. The backing is white cotton and the binding is a solid red fabric, 0.5'' wide on the sides and 1.75'' at the top and bottom.Context
Little is known about this doll quilt and the doll and crib that were donated with it (1996.003.001B+C). The three were purchased at a yard sale by the donor. Redwork was very popular during the early 1900s, in that it commonly was used to teach little girls how to sew.Collection
Permanent CollectionAcquisition
Accession
1996.003Source or Donor
Sarah WatkinsNotes
Donated June 29, 1996Made/Created
Date made
circa 1900 - circa 1920Other Names and Numbers
Other Number
1996.003.001ADimensions
Dimension Description
Overall Quilt DimensionsWidth
28 inDimension Description
Individual Block DimensionsWidth
3-1/2 inLength
4 inCondition
Overall Condition
PoorNotes
Worn binding; Several holes; Several broken embroidery thread; previous attempt to mend a tear in the lower center
