Name/Title
Feathered Star & RoseEntry/Object ID
2026.003.001Description
12 Feathered Stars are set side by side into a 3x4 configuration (12 total) with 5'' white sashing. Each of the 17'' blocks are identically constructed with green, red, and white cotton. Crossed leaves are featured inside the feathered star with appliqued buds in each corner. White 5-1/4'' sashing separates each block and a single 5.5-6.5'' border of undulating green vines and appliqued red flowers. The backing is a coarse muslin (3 strips of fabric) and finished with a 1/8'' back to front binding with squared corners.
Entirely hand pieced, hand quilted, and hand appliqued. Densely quilted with stippling in blocks, feathers in the sashing and echo quilting in the border. Thin, cotton batting.
Part of the Virginia Quilt Documentation Project ID#R2-10, 4-29-89Context
This quilt was gifted to donor in 2010 by donor's godmother, Mary Emma Ragsdale. According to Mrs. Ragsdale, this quilt was purchased near Harrisonburg in what is now West Virginia.Acquisition
Accession
2026.003Source or Donor
William D. Allen IVAcquisition Method
DonatedCredit Line
In loving memory of Mary Emma RagsdaleDimensions
Dimension Description
Overall Quilt DimensionsWidth
75 inLength
97 inDimension Description
Individual BlockWidth
17 inLength
17 inMaterials
Material
CottonMaterial Notes
solids & printsColors
Color
Red, Green, White, PurpleColor Notes
One, likely purple block that has faded to tanCondition
Overall Condition
Very GoodNotes
One little hole on the back and a couple small stains. Clearly washed a lot - very softOverall Condition
Very GoodNotes
Some minor stains that do not detract from the overall visual impact. There is fading of the fabric from red to dunn in several blocks.
