Robinson Flower Garden

Robinson Flower Garden Quilt Top

Robinson Flower Garden Quilt Top

Name/Title

Robinson Flower Garden

Entry/Object ID

1997.002.001

Description

Flowers are made of hexagons with the center being a print followed by four rows of prints. Six plain-dyed purple hexagons form a triangle that separates each flower. The top was pieced using black thread with the English method. The edge has been turned and basted.

Context

Mrs. Robinson made this quilt when she lived in New Jersey in the 1940's.

Collection

Permanent Collection

Acquisition

Accession

1997.002

Source or Donor

Neves Robinson

Notes

Donated Feb. 2, 1997

Made/Created

Artist

Neves Robinson

Date made

circa 1940

Place

* Untyped Place

New Jersey

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall Quilt Dimensions

Width

77 in

Length

92 in

Materials

Material

Cotton

Material Notes

Solids and prints

Colors

Color

Multi-Color, Purple

Color Notes

Predominantly Purple

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good

Notes

Stitching falling out in some areas. Backing is good.

Overall Condition

Excellent