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Quilt

Object number2008.77.1

Artist The 250 Quilters

Artist Michelle Ambrozic

Artist Mildred Bosilevac

Artist Darlene Brown

Artist Kate Candreva

Artist Terry Carmen

Artist Nancy Conner

Artist Donna Costa

Artist Chris Gillespie

Artist Carol Hartman

Artist Lyn Kauffnuger

Artist Loretta Kush

Artist Ruth Ley

Artist Amy Mangis

Artist Patsy McKenna

Artist Lori Mish

Artist Muriel Petschke

Artist Tina Pickl

Artist Mary Reithmiller

Artist Gail Rowles

Artist Trudy Russell

Artist Esther Tarbi

Artist Barb Thompson

Artist Jewell Young

Date2008

OriginPittsburgh, PA

MediumFabrics: cotton, felt, fur; ink; plastic; metal

Credit LineGift of Mildred Bosilevac

DescriptionBlack and gold homemade quilt. Twenty-five (25) separate quilted squares--some accented with pearls, gems, metal, and fur--each featuring important Pittsburgh landmarks and icons, including (but not limited to): the Pittsburgh Pirates, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Pittsburgh Steelers; KDKA; steel industry; Heinz; Warhol and Carnegie Museums; Phipps Conservatory; the Incline; Mister Rogers Neighborhood; the Block House; University of Pittsburgh; the McDonalds Big Mac; Nickelodeon; and Kennywood. Some squares have handwritten captions in ink. Two rectangular patches at top and bottom, embroidered in gold have commemorative text. On back: on bottom right corner, informational screen-transferred sheet describing each square.Dimensions74.375 x 74.125 in. (188.9 x 188.3 cm)
InscriptionsTwo rectangular patches at top and bottom, embroidered in gold:
top, "250th Anniversary of Pittsburgh";
bottom, "and the Southwestern Region of Pennsylvania / 2008".

On back: on bottom right corner, informational screen-transferred sheet describing each square [see 2008.77 object file for copy of paper].
Historical NotesA commemorative quilt created by 23 woman quilters in the Southwestern Pennsylvania region for the 250th anniversary of Pittsburgh. The quilt was created as part of the Quilter’s Weekend held at the Senator John Heinz History Center on January 26 and 27, 2008. The 25 squares on the quilt represent significant moments, products, icons, and firsts in the history of Pittsburgh and the region.

Related institution Senator John Heinz History Center

Related institution Pittsburgh Pirates (founded 1887)

Related institution Pittsburgh Penguins

Related institution Pittsburgh Steelers

Related institution KDKA 1020

Related institution H. J. Heinz Company (founded 1888)

Related institution The Andy Warhol Museum (founded 1994)

Related institution Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh

Related institution Carnegie Museum of Natural History

Related institution Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

Related institution University of Pittsburgh

Related institution Allegheny General Hospital