Name/Title
Broken StarEntry/Object ID
2003.005.001Description
Broken star whole top design of orange tones. Inner white blocks of the star have 3-diamond orange design. The backing is a sherbet orange solid sheet. The corners are quilted in feathers and hearts. It is hand quilted and machine pieced.Context
According to family history, this was a family heirloom from the Shenandoah Valley. It is possibly a kit quilt.Collection
Material CultureAcquisition
Accession
2003.005Source or Donor
Sandra H. MurphyMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Emma Rebecca Kerlin MillerRole
MakerDate made
circa 1935Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall Quilt DimensionsWidth
73 inLength
97 inCondition
Overall Condition
Very GoodNotes
Possibly never washed, brown stain in one border. Dark marking lines evident in pillow area.
