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. It contains 64 quarter circle fan blocks separated by appliqué flowers and sashing with curved corner posts. White binding was appliquéd separately. Hand quilted.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 inCondition
Overall Condition
GoodNotes
Some fabric loss
