Name/Title
Buhl-Bushong QuiltEntry/Object ID
2016.015.001Description
Pieced and appliquéd quilt worked in colors of red, green, gold, cheddar, and maroon on a cream background. It is a variation of the New York Beauty. The blocks are arranged into a grid of 8 x 8. It contains 64 quarter circle fan blocks separated by appliqué flowers and sashing with curved corner posts. The floral border measures 8.75 inches wide.
White binding was appliquéd separately from back to front with square corners. Hand quilted at 9 stitches per inch using white cotton thread. The quilting in the blocks simply outlines the top design, there is a double line "V" motif in the sashing, and a mix of diagonal lines and outline quilting in the border.
The backing is composed of 4 strips. The batting is a medium cotton.Context
The quilt is attributed to Elizabeth Ann Bushong of New Market, Virginia. It was a sister quilt at the Virginia Museum of the Civil War in New Market, Virginia. Both quilts contain the same motifs and paisley fabrics.Collection
Permanent CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2016.015Source or Donor
Henry BuhlMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Elizabeth Ann "Bett" BushongRole
MakerDate made
circa 1855Place
* Untyped Place
New Market, VirginiaDimensions
Dimension Description
Overall Quit DimensionsWidth
87 inLength
87 inDimension Description
Individual BlockWidth
7-1/4 inLength
7-1/4 inDimension Description
SashingWidth
4-1/4 inMaterials
Material
CottonMaterial Notes
solids and printsColor
Green, Orange, Red, YellowCondition
Overall Condition
GoodNotes
Deterioration of red florals in border and greens overall.
No stainingOverall Condition
GoodNotes
Some fabric loss
