Name/Title
Log CabinEntry/Object ID
1999.004.003Description
This Log Cabin quilt is 86" x 87 1/4" and made with cotton fabric. It uses red, white, blue, and green colors, which are arranged in the sunshine and shadows setting. The 36 blocks measure 13" x 14", some are 12" x 13" and are comprised of "logs" 1 1/4" wide. The quilt is bordered by a red/black check measured 2 1/2" wide. The backing is a large scale print in green cretonne and is brought to the front to form the 1/4'' wide binding with square corners.
The batting is thick cotton. The quilt itself is hand quilted with large stitches using black thread. It was done in the stitch in the ditch method - line quilting. Each center square has an "x" stitched into it.Context
An unknown maker in an unknown location made this quilt circa 1900.Collection
Permanent CollectionAcquisition
Accession
1999.004Source or Donor
Ann F. OberMade/Created
Artist
Family of Edna Fitchett and Tamer FitchettDate made
circa 1900Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall Quilt DimensionWidth
86 inLength
87 inDimension Description
Individual Block DimensionsWidth
14 inLength
14 inDimension Notes
6 x 6, total of 36 blocksMaterials
Material
CottonMaterial Notes
Construction of quilt is by machine, quilted by handColor
Red, White, Green, Blue, BrownCondition
Overall Condition
GoodNotes
Staining all over -- small spots and dirty. Fading of the green floral fabric.Notes
Slight staining, barely noticeableOverall Condition
GoodNotes
Some Soiling on front
