Name/Title
Shenandoah National ParkEntry/Object ID
2020.005.001Description
Square art quilt depicting rhododendron in bloom. The reference photograph used was taken in the Shenandoah National Park. Hand-dyed and commercial fabric; local sheep's wool is also used. Edge finish is straight double fold.
Raw edge applique, machine quilting, some painting, embroidery, and painting.Context
Created for Inspired by National Parks exhibition. The maker took a photo and crafted the quilt to look like the photo. It is of a rhododendron in bloom in the Shenandoah National Park.Collection
Permanent CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2020.005Source or Donor
Hollis OlsonMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Hollis OlsonRole
MakerDate made
2014Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall Quilt DimensionsWidth
20 inLength
20 inMaterials
Material
Cotton, Burlap, Batiks, WoolMaterial Notes
Potentially wool battingColor
Green, Pink, Red, Brown, BlackCondition
Overall Condition
ExcellentOverall Condition
Excellent
