Name/Title
Princess FeatherEntry/Object ID
2000.007.001Description
Four block appliqué on extensively quilted white field. Red and green alternating feather motif arranged with nautical star or compass in center. Nautical star repeated in center of quilt. The four blocks form a grid pattern, where the blocks mirror each other. A single white border (6 1/2-3/4'' wide) surrounds the Princess Feather blocks. A white binding (1/2'' wide) with squared corners was applied by machine. It was likely added later and appears to possibly be bias tape.
The back of the quilt contains 3 vertical strips of cotton. There is a medium cotton batting.
The entire quilt is hand quilted with white thread. The quilting within each block contains multiple motifs, such as flowers, hearts, and leaves. The quilting in the border contains double lines, which create diamonds set on diagonal. There are also feather plumes that frame each block.
Likely made out of new/purchased fabric.Context
Purchased with two other quilts in collection, Streak of Lightning and Baskets.Collection
Permanent CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2000.007Source or Donor
Rocky Road to KansasAcquisition Method
PurchaseMade/Created
Date made
circa 1850 - circa 1910Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall Quilt DimensionsWidth
79 inLength
79-3/4 inDimension Description
Individual Block DimensionsWidth
33-1/2 inLength
33-1/2 inDimension Notes
total of 4 blocksMaterials
Material
CottonMaterial Notes
SolidsColors
Color
Red, Tan, GreenColor Notes
Green has faded to tanCondition
Overall Condition
GoodNotes
Significant, but evenly faded in the colored fabric (Green to Tan). Small stains throughout the white background along the right side and bottom.
