Name/Title
Tree of Life Crib QuiltEntry/Object ID
2022.008.001Description
Appliquéd Tree of Life in center with 3 red 8 lobed flowers surrounded by 7 green print leaves, 2 branches on right, 3 on left with 5 lobed flowers and teardrop shaped leaves. Buds and stems on each branch are embroidered with wool and cotton threads. Brown print vine with green appliqué leaves surround the center panel. Quilting includes flowers, leaves, 2 feather wreaths in the top right and left, diagonal parallel lines, as well as hanging diamonds and clamshells.Context
The quilt was made by Sarah Jane Simpson Higgs before the birth of her first son John, born in 1847. Sarah had 2 other children Mary and James. James passed the quilt to his Granddaughter, Alice Higgs Shriver. Alice Shriver is great Aunt of the donor.Collection
Permanent CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2022.008Source or Donor
Wendy HarhayMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Sarah Jane Simpson HiggsRole
MakerDate made
circa 1847Time Period
19th CenturyPlace
* Untyped Place
Grave Creek, Va. (Glen Dale, W.Va.)Dimensions
Width
37 inLength
49-1/2 inColor
Solid Red, Red Print, Green Print, Brown Print, MuslinCondition
Overall Condition
Very GoodOverall Condition
Very GoodNotes
Binding show some wear. Small hole 2/3 down on the right. Tear in mid far right has been professionally mended by Julia Brennan July, 2004
