Name/Title
Grandmother's Flower GardenEntry/Object ID
1998.004.005Description
This quilt has a marshy green border and hexagon flower fabrics.
Flowers of hexagons are made with white centers, plain row, and then a row of printed fabric with white fabric surrounding each. Hexagons are 1.5'' across.Context
This was quilted between the years of 1935 and 1953 in Culpepper, Virginia. It was described as a "true test of endurance". The green of the quilt represents grass and the red for brick to create the feeling of a walkway through a garden.Collection
Permanent CollectionAcquisition
Accession
1998.004Source or Donor
Lucy Catherine BowieMade/Created
Artist
Lucy Catherine BowieDate made
1935 - 1952Place
* Untyped Place
Culpeper, VirginiaNotes
Lucy Stringfellow helped with quiltingDimensions
Dimension Description
Overall Quilt DimensionsWidth
84 inLength
88 inCondition
Overall Condition
Very GoodNotes
Some small stainsOverall Condition
ExcellentNotes
Some Spotting
