Streak of Lightning

Name/Title

Streak of Lightning

Entry/Object ID

2000.007.003

Description

Red and green rectangle blocks pieced together to form distinct zig-zag pattern. Sawtooth border. Red and green plaid backing.

Context

Purchased at a quilt shop in Alexandria, VA. Seller attributes this quilt to Pennsylvania.

Collection

Permanent Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2000.007

Source or Donor

Rocky Road to Kansas

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown Maker(s)

Date made

circa 1850 - 1860

Place

* Untyped Place

Pennsylvania

Other Name

Bricks

Dimensions

Dimension Description

OVerall Quilt Dimensions

Width

84-1/2 in

Length

88 in

Color

Red, Green

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good

Notes

Sun spots on back; general fabric fading