Quilt, Bed

Object number2008.133.5
Datec. 1910
Mediumcotton
Credit LineIn memory of May Carrick Delbridge
DescriptionHand-pieced and hand-quilted off-white quilt with thirty-six pieced maroon flowers and appliqued green stems and leaves. The border features a hand-pieced maroon and green triangular design which has a different green printed fabric. The quilting is done at 6 -8 stitches per inch. Binding is made of the same two green print fabrics and the backing is off-white cotton. Dimensions69.25 x 71.25 in. (175.9 x 181 cm)
Historical NotesQuilt handmade by Christina Roberton McIntyre Delbridge for her first granddaughter Sarah Christina Delbridge from whom it was acquired. Part of a collection of items related to the Carrick/Delbridge family. This quilt resembles later kit quilts, but was made before kit quilts became popular.
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