Name/Title
Etheridge Silk QuiltEntry/Object ID
2017.008.001Description
Hand pieced, set, appliquéd, and embroidered silk quilt. Foundation pieced on muslin, so there is no batting.
A total of 784 Orange Peel blocks are arranged into a 28 x 28 grid pattern. A single, appliqued border that measures 15'' wide is composed of black velvet with an appliqued and embroidered wreath design. The binding is a 1/4'' wide cream/pink color, applied by hand with straight edges and mitered corners (except for 1 corner is squared).
Made out of old/recycled fabric.
The embroidery is done by hand using green, wool thread in a chain stitch to create the applique wreaths in the border.Context
This quilt was made by Margaret Ann Whitehead Etheridge, born circa 1805. There have been five caretakers of the quilt, including Margaret’s son, William Henry Etheridge, and the quilt’s donor, Shirley Renee North McCullock.Collection
Permanent CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2017.008Source or Donor
Renee McCullockAcquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
Donated in honor of Marjorie Virginia North and in memory of Mary Virginia Jones.Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Margaret Ann Whitehead EtheridgeRole
MakerDate made
circa 1825Place
* Untyped Place
Portsmouth, VirginiaOther Name
Pincushion QuiltDimensions
Dimension Description
Overall Quilt DimensionsWidth
102-1/2 inLength
102 inDimension Description
Individual Block DimensionsWidth
2-1/2 inLength
2-1/2 inDimension Notes
28 x 28 = total of 784 blocksDimension Description
Border Block DimensionsWidth
15 inLength
14-1/2 inDimension Notes
4 x 7 = total of 28 blocksMaterials
Material
Silk, Muslin, VelvetMaterial Notes
Upholstered fabric and dress fabric. Muslin is on the backingColor
Black, Brown, Red, Green, Cream, Multi-ColorCondition
Overall Condition
FragileNotes
Entire quilt has netting - added to collection b/c amount of silk and significant provenanceOverall Condition
Poor
