Name/Title
Oak Leaf ReelEntry/Object ID
2025.003.001Description
Twenty Oak Leaf Reel blocks are set side by side into a 4x5 configuration without sashing.
A single border surrounds the quilt on 3 sides, featuring a cheddar and green swag using the same fabric as the quilt. The edge and binding is scalloped with rounded edges.
The entire quilt is hand quilted (7 stitches per inch), featuring outline and echo quilting. The quilting was done using white, cotton thread. It is composed of a thin cotton batting.
The black dye in the red and black print fabric has eaten holes in the fabric and caused drop out.Context
Purchased at the Winchester Auction House (no longer in business) approximately 2010.Collection
Permanent CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2025.003Source or Donor
Jim & Connie ThompsonAcquisition Method
DonatedNotes
Jim & Connie Thompson, Williamsburg, VAMade/Created
Date made
circa 1850Place
* Untyped Place
Charlottesville, VANotes
(location as per seller)
red fabric - 1830Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall Quilt DimesnionsWidth
91-1/2 inLength
103 inDimension Description
Block DimensionsWidth
19-3/4 inLength
19-3/4 inDimension Description
BorderWidth
6-3/4 inCondition
Overall Condition
Very GoodNotes
Drop out in red fabric
