Name/Title

Fans

Entry/Object ID

2007.007.002

Description

Handpieced to foundation with hand embroidered designs. Black ground in all blocks with fans facing the same direction. 56 blocks that are set in rows, 8 by 7.

Context

The family is related to the Brenneman family, a pioneer family of Mennonites who settled in the Shenandoah Valley.

Collection

Permanent Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2007.007

Source or Donor

Reba Florence Spitzer

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Hannah Brenneman

Role

Maker

Artist

M.E. Molly Brenneman

Role

Maker

Date made

circa 1900

Dimensions

Width

63 in

Length

77 in

Material

Cotton, Wool, Velvet, Silk, Sateen

Color

Multi-Color, Black

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Notes

some edge wear, few moth holes, knots loose in back