Log Cabin Crib Quilt

Name/Title

Log Cabin Crib Quilt

Entry/Object ID

2016.006.005

Description

Crib quilt using the log cabin pattern. The back is made from cheater cloth, which is printed patchwork.

Context

This quilt was made by Dianna Young Richards. Her and her husband, John Wesley Richards, had only one child, Fannie Jane Richards. This quilt could have been made for Fannie Jane, yet the date of this quilt is circa 1880 and Fannie Jane was born in 1870. Diana Richards was the great-great grandmother of the donor, Patsy Ann Thomas.

Collection

Permanent Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2016.006

Source or Donor

Patsy Ann Thomas

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Dianna Young Richards

Role

Maker

Date made

circa 1880

Dimensions

Dimension Description

OVerall Quilt Dimensions

Width

28 in

Length

45-1/2 in

Material

Cheater Cloth

Color

Multi-Color

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Notes

Examined by VQM. Fabric Loss