Name/Title
Carpenter's SquareEntry/Object ID
2013.001.001Description
This quilt is 87" square. Detailed vine and flower motif. Quilting in white portions of the quilt. Sawtooth pattern on border of design and quilt. It contains the Carpenter Square pattern, which is quite difficult. The pattern appears in Barbara Brackman's Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilted Patterns as #2580 on page 319. The colors are red and white.Context
The quiltmaker is unknown, but it was made circa 1830's. The location of production is also unknown, but the style indicates the Mid-Atlantic region, potentially Virginia. This quilt was purchased at an estate by the donation family and donated to the museum in 2013.Collection
Permanent CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2013.001Source or Donor
Hazel CarterMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Unknown Maker(s)Role
QuilterDate made
circa 1830 - circa 1840Notes
Purchased from an estate in Springfield, VA, but family came from the ValleyDimensions
Width
86 inLength
88-1/2 inCondition
Overall Condition
Very GoodNotes
Staining; Hazel did not appraise this officially, but is an appraiser.
