Delectable Mountains

Name/Title

Delectable Mountains

Entry/Object ID

2014.002.002

Description

The pattern of this quilt is known as either "Delectable Mountains" or "Kansas Troubles." It is hand pieced and hand quilted. There are 196 blocks in total.

Context

Made by an unknown family member of the donor. It is thought to have been made in Tazewell or Abingdon, Virginia.

Collection

Permanent Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2014.002

Source or Donor

Laura Aylor

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

In Honor of Louise Aylor Montague

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown Maker(s)

Role

Maker

Date made

circa 1840

Place

* Untyped Place

Abingdon, Virginia

Dimensions

Width

105 in

Length

107 in

Material

Cotton

Color

Purple, Pink, White

Condition

Overall Condition

Excellent