Name/Title
Farmer's DelightEntry/Object ID
2011.004.001Description
Hand pieced, hand appliqued, and hand quilted Farmer's Fancy quilt. It is dense quilting of diamonds, rosebuds, clovers, circles, and shadow stitching. 20 round designs floating on white ground. Green applique swags with red tassles in border on all sides. Each circle design has two outer rings of triangle points done with multi-colored period prints. There is a 12-point "petal" element inside the rings and a small white circle in the center. There are 37-39 points in the outer rings. Abundant quilting fills the ground. It is noted that the swag boarder is unusual for this pattern as the design is difficult to make.
Edge finish is back to front fold, hand bound.Context
This quilt was made in Mount Clinton, Virginia by the donor's great grandmother, Frances Andes Harman.Collection
Permanent CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2011.004Source or Donor
Frances B. MillerMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Frances Andes HarmanRole
MakerDate made
circa 1870Place
* Untyped Place
Mt. Clinton, VirginiaDimensions
Dimension Description
Overall Quilt DimensionsWidth
75 inLength
92 inMaterials
Material
CottonMaterial Notes
solids and printsColor
Brown, Red, Off-White, Green, Multi-ColorCondition
Overall Condition
Excellent
