Dogwood / Mountain Mist

Textile

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The Virginia Quilt Museum

Name/Title

Dogwood / Mountain Mist

Entry/Object ID

2007.002.001

Description

Green background with white blossoms and yellow centers. Patterns is in a diagonal diamond design in the center of the quilt. On the top and bottom there are brown branches with the white flowers. "Mother 1940" is embroidered on the back. Hand-finished binding on the back. Quilted with green thread.

Context

This pattern was created by the company Mountain Mist. This company was a batting company. In the wrapper of the batting, they would put these patterns. Purchasers would buy the batting and be surprised by the pattern included. Dogwoods are the state flower of Virginia and are very common in the Shenandoah Valley.

Collection

Permanent Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2007.002

Source or Donor

Wayne Harrison

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown Maker(s)

Date made

1940

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Embroidery

Location

Back

Translation

"Mother 1940."

Material/Technique

Embroidered

Other Names

Mountain Mist #29
Dogwood

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall Quilt Dimensions

Width

66 in

Length

81 in

Material

Cotton

Color

Green, White, Brown

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Notes

few loose seams, small light stains, brown age spots, paint on bottom border edge, light fading and binding wear