Name/Title
Strawberry FieldsEntry/Object ID
2016.011.001Description
Nine blocks of cotton fabrics hand appliquéd on white background. Green sashing. Quatrefoil design of green print leaves with red plain-dyed berries and yellow print.Context
This quilt was made around 1859 by Sarah Frances Hamrick Hoshour, who was the wife of Peter Hosher and mother of Ida Elizabeth Hoshour Brown. This quilt was passed down through the family before being purchased at an estate auction in 1973 by another family member.Collection
Permanent CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2016.011Source or Donor
Ida Sue Brown WilliamsNotes
Delivered by Barbara Adamson.Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Sarah Frances Hoshour BrownRole
MakerDate made
circa 1850Place
* Untyped Place
Woodstock,VADimensions
Dimension Description
Overall DimensionsWidth
85 inLength
85 inColor
Red, Yellow, Green, Off-WhiteCondition
Overall Condition
ExcellentNotes
Some red fugitive dyes appearing on back.
