Quilt

quilt

Name/Title

Quilt

Entry/Object ID

1992.77.3

Description

Vermont statehood bicentennial quilt, Caledonia county. The quilt consists of a central square block depicting a variation of the Vermont bicentennial logo altered to be more closely represent Caledonia County. The block is surrounded by Twenty-four 8 x 8" blocks that each use different techniques, including piecing, applique, embroidery, and drawing. The blocks are set in bands of plain dark green, a the quilt is bordered in white with a pieced green edge. The backing is green floral calico. A panel on the reverse has the names of the makers mapped to their corresponding blocks. Both machine and hand stiching is used.

Context

Made by residents of Caledonia County in celebration of Vermont's bicentennial.

Acquisition

Accession

1992.77

Source or Donor

Vermont Statehood Bicentennial Commission

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

1991

Place

County

Caledonia County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Quilt

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Needlework

Nomenclature Class

Art

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

68 in

Width

40-1/2 in

Material

Cotton

Relationships

Related Places

Place

County

Caledonia County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Related Events

Event

Vermont Bicentennial