Tumbling Blocks

Name/Title

Tumbling Blocks

Entry/Object ID

2004.006.001

Description

Hand pieced, hand tied, and hand embellished quilt made of silk, taffeta, satin, and late 19th century fabrics.

Context

The quilt was given to Alice Cain Bordeaux, a kindergarten teacher from New York. The reason for is unknown as is the maker.

Collection

Permanent Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2004.006

Source or Donor

Anne Bordeaux Douglass

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown Maker(s)

Role

Maker

Date made

circa 1900

Notes

Place made is likely New York or Vermont (Ms. Bordeaux was a teacher in Hoosick Falls, New York, near Bennington, VT).

Dimensions

Width

46 in

Length

59 in

Material

Silk, Taffeta, Satin, Brocades

Colors

Color

Multi-Color

Color Notes

jewel tones

Condition

Overall Condition

Good