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.

Date Made: 1900-1915

Quilter: unknown

Location: Currently not on view

Subject: QuiltingAmish

Subject:

See more items in: Home and Community Life: Textiles, Textiles, Domestic Furnishings, Quilts

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Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Robert B. Stephens

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1985.0029.01Catalog Number: 1985.0029.01Accession Number: 1985.0029

Object Name: quiltObject Type: quilts

Physical Description: fabric, cotton, wool (overall material)thread, cotton (overall material)filling, cotton (overal material)Measurements: overall: 74 in x 62 in; 189 cm x 157 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a3-c5a3-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_556190

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