Memorial Evangelical Lutheran Church Signature Quilt
Object number93.105.89
Datec. 1938
Mediumcotton calico, quilting thread, embroidery floss
Credit LineGift of Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation
DescriptionQuilt is rectangular and made of blue and white fabrics with patterned fabric sashing and border. The overall design is composed of thirty diamonds filled with names embroidered in blue. Names of specific church groups are included as well. Hand quilting is regular and approximately five to eight stitches per inch.Dimensions74.5 x 86 in. (189.2 x 218.4 cm)Inscriptions"Ladies aid signature quilt".
First and last names of various people embroidered under the heading of their sub-groups.
Historical NotesFundraising quilt from Memorial Evangelical Lutheran Church on the North Side.
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Memorial Evangelical Lutheran Church
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Dick Blick Art Materials
1960
1949