Name/Title
Hawaiian Ulu TreeEntry/Object ID
2003.002.001Description
This quilt is has a papercut botanical design in center in red fabric. There are leaves that border all around in the traditional Hawaiian style. A heart quilted on white ground and piping surrounds the edges. Various quilting designs throughout quilt.Context
The maker, Nell Townley, has won many awards and sold many quilts since starting to compete in 1978. Some of her quilts are now in the White House collection.
This pattern was originally designed by a prominent Hawaiian quiltmaker and historian, Elizabeth A. Akana. Nell Townley used this design in this quilt, the 57th quilt she is credited making. It won several awards, including Mountain Mist Best in Show and 1st place Best in show at the West Virginia State Fair in 2000.Collection
Permanent CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2003.002Source or Donor
Nell TownleyMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Nell TownleyRole
MakerDate made
2000Place
* Untyped Place
Goodview, VirginiaDimensions
Dimension Description
Overall Quilt DimensionsWidth
75 inLength
75 inMaterials
Material
CottonMaterial Notes
Bali-style red used for design in center and borderCondition
Overall Condition
ExcellentNotes
Unused, unwashed
