Flying Minnows

Textile

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The Virginia Quilt Museum

Name/Title

Flying Minnows

Entry/Object ID

2013.001.002

Description

Red and white quilt with fine stitching in white blocks. Pattern set with "like size plain" blocks that emphasize "movement" in the design.

Collection

Permanent Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2013.001

Source or Donor

Hazel Carter

Source (if not Accessioned)

Hazel Carter

Notes

Purchased from an estate in Springfield, VA, but family came from the Shenandoah Valley.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown Maker(s)

Role

Quilter

Date made

circa 1830 - circa 1840

Dimensions

Width

90 in

Length

91 in

Material

Cotton

Color

Red, White

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good