Four Star Signature Presentation

Textile

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The Virginia Quilt Museum

Name/Title

Four Star Signature Presentation

Entry/Object ID

1997.004.001

Description

This pieced quilt in colors of blue, red, brown, and pink on an off white background consists of 36 blocks each measuring 12" square. Each block is made up of four eight-pointed stars and each bears a signature, some including dates from 1849-1851. The center block bears written documentation about the quilt and says: "To the reverend S.D. Campbell/The Ladies of High Bridge/and hope he will accept this as a token of their regard. Farewell/ Be of good comfort and the God of Love and peace shall be with you. February 7, 1851/ Rockbridge Co., Virginia" The blocks are separated by a brown floral print sashing and border measuring 2.75". The batting is a thick wool, and the backing is a blue and coral print cotton which creates a self binding when brought from back to front. The hand quilting is simply done in straight lines at 5 stitches per inch.

Context

A few ladies from near Lexington, Virginia, at the High Bridge Presbyterian Church, made this quilt around the years of 1849-1851. The ladies made this to be going away gift for the pastor at their church, Reverend Campbell. Reverend Campbell continued to preach at churches in Georgia and Florida. Members of the Walkup, Buchanan, and Houston families contributed to this quilt.

Collection

Permanent Collection

Acquisition

Accession

1997.004

Source or Donor

Julia Wernicke

Notes

Donated April 14, 1997

Made/Created

Artist

"Ladies of High Bridge"

Date made

1849 - 1851

Notes

Created for the Reverend S.D. Campbell

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Location

Center Block

Transcription

"To the Reverend S.D. Campbell / The Ladies of High Bridge / and hope he will accept this as a token of their regard. Farewell / Be the good comfort and the God of Love and peace shall be with you. February 7, 1851 / Rockbridge Co., Virginia"

Material/Technique

Ink

Transcription

Names and dates

Material/Technique

Ink

Other Names and Numbers

Other Number

1-PQ-3

Notes

Documented by the Florida Quilt Heritage, Museum of Florida History

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall Quilt Dimensions

Width

91 in

Length

90 in

Dimension Description

Individual Block Dimensions

Width

12 in

Length

12 in

Dimension Notes

36 Blocks Total

Material

Cotton

Color

Multi-Color

Condition

Notes

Misc. tears due to signatures; very large stains on back. Overall browning of edges.

Overall Condition

Fair

Notes

One hole, two fabric tears, one stain on back