Name/Title
Ocean WavesEntry/Object ID
2003.005.004Description
Hand pieced and machine finished. Printed fabrics form secondary pinwheel/square pattern. White setting blocks with dark pink border to frame the whole design. The backing is pale blue-green with mini rose prints.Context
Quilt was made by Emma Rebecca Kerlin Miller either in Bridgewater, Virginia or Nokesville, Virginia. It is likely a family heirloom that remained in the family since its creation in the late 19th century.Collection
Permanent CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2003.005Source or Donor
Sandra H. MurphyMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Emma Rebecca Kerlin MillerRole
MakerDate made
circa 1870Place
* Untyped Place
Nokesville, VirigniaDimensions
Dimension Description
Overall Quilt DimensionsWidth
73 inLength
87-1/2 inMaterials
Material
CottonMaterial Notes
Period PrintsCondition
Overall Condition
Very GoodNotes
No holes/repairs. One edge shows significant fading from border into design pattern. Few small fabric seperations.