1900 - 1915 Amish "Garden of Eden" Quilt
- Description
- Quilted in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania in the early twentieth century, this is an example of the “Garden of Eden” or “Economy Block” quilt pattern. A center of twenty pieced and plain 20-inch square blocks is framed by a “Chain Square” and two plain borders. Plain-colored cotton and wool fabrics and black quilting thread contribute to its quiet elegance.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- quilt
- Object Type
- quilts
- Date made
- 1900-1915
- quilter
- unknown
- Physical Description
- fabric, cotton, satin, wool (overall material)
- thread, cotton (overall material)
- filling, cotton (overal material)
- Measurements
- overall: 74 in x 62 in; 189 cm x 157 cm
- place made
- United States: Pennsylvania, Mifflin
- ID Number
- 1985.0029.01
- catalog number
- 1985.0029.01
- accession number
- 1985.0029
- subject
- Quilting
- Textiles
- Amish
- Domestic Furnishings
- Quilts
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- Home and Community Life: Textiles
- Quilts
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History, Kenneth E. Behring Center
- Credit Line
- Gift of Mrs. Robert B. Stephens
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