Eight-Pointed Morning Star
Name/Title
Eight-Pointed Morning StarEntry/Object ID
1993.002.001Description
This hand-quilted quilt is comprised of 32 pieced blocks made from a red and green print with white background. These blocks are set with plain like-sized blocks. The white has now mellowed to an off-white. The border is 4'' wide and designed in a zig-zag using the green and white plaindye fabrics. Batting is cotton. Quilting design in pieced blocks is straight lines. Alternating in the "like" blocks are a flora motif with a grape cluster and a two leaf vine design. Stitching is fine needlework.Context
Very little background is known about this quilt. However, the zig-zag border pattern of this quilt was a common design in the Shenandoah Valley during the mid-1800s. The quiltmaker is unknown, but it is clear they took pride in creating this beautiful green and red quilt.Collection
Permanent CollectionAcquisition
Accession
1993.002Source or Donor
Ruth Farley MasseySource (if not Accessioned)
Ruth Farley MasseyNotes
Donated May 1, 1993Made/Created
Artist
Unknown Maker(s)Date made
circa 1840Place
* Untyped Place
Shenandoah ValleyOther Names
Massey Eight - Pointed Star
Brackman #3762