1875 - 1900 "Double Irish Chain" Pieced Quilt

Description:

Names for quilt pattern blocks change over time, by region, and as variations on traditional or classical block patterns develop. On this quilt plain-woven red, green, and white cottons were used to create this version of the pattern, “Double Irish Chain.” All of the red and green pieces are 2-inches square. The 8 ½-inch border is edged with a red and green appliqued saw tooth strip. Feathered wreaths, quilted 9 stitches per inch, embellish the white squares and a feathered vine, the border. Diagonal grid quilting was used on the pieced chain. There is a 10-inch difference in width from top to bottom. The bright red and green of the pieced double chain effectively sets off the quilted blocks.

Date Made: 1875-1900

Maker: unknown

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States

Subject: Quilting

Subject:

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

Exhibition:

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Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. C. D. Rhodes

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: TE.E363156Accession Number: 117457Catalog Number: E363156

Object Name: quilt

Physical Description: fabric, cotton (overall material)thread, cotton (overall material)filling, cotton (overall material)Measurements: overall: 99 in x 104 in; 251 cm x 264 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a3-bb4a-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_556268

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