Butterfly

Name/Title

Butterfly

Entry/Object ID

2006.004.003

Description

Purple kit quilt with many scraps forming several butterflies.

Context

Lula Dulaney made this quilt circa 1955 in Orange County, Virginia. This likely was made using a quilt kit, which was a popular way for women in the late 20th century to make quilts in an efficient and timely manner.

Collection

Permanent Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2006.004

Source or Donor

Douglas R. Gordon

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. Douglas R. Gordon and Col. Sharolyn I. Hayes, USA, Ret.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Lula Mote Owen Dulaney

Role

Maker

Date made

circa 1955

Place

* Untyped Place

Gordonsville, Virginia

Dimensions

Width

82-1/2 in

Length

93-1/2 in

Material

Cotton

Color

Purple, Multi-Color

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Notes

Some burn holes