Pentagon Memorial #2

Name/Title

Pentagon Memorial #2

Entry/Object ID

2003.007.002

Description

206 individual blocks of red, white, and blue fabrics. Patriotic theme and motifs with 6 inch star print fabric all around. Hand prints in paint on each corner. Machine quilted with hand embroidery, painting, cross-stitch, and photo transfer.

Context

This quilt was one of two made in a Virginia statewide project sponsored by the museum. The oldest of the over 200 participants in creating this quilt was in her 80s and the youngest included a group of kindergarten students. The quilts took roughly one year to finish.

Collection

Permanent Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2003.007

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Joan Knight

Role

Quilter

Artist

Wilsene Scott

Role

Quilter

Date made

Oct 2001 - Sep 2002

Notes

Made by many Viriginias

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall Quilt Dimensions

Width

72-1/2 in

Length

79-1/2 in

Material

Cotton, Paint

Color

Red, White, Blue

Condition

Overall Condition

Excellent