1 Cotton hexes appli to silk. Papers still in. Often the 'papers' wee left in as they were added warmth, but also often made of cotton.
2 1820s made on rows. There were also three curtains, but while the quilt was packed away in a trunk, the curtains were left to hang.
3 1842. Borders and hexagons all appliqued. Very worn and shattered.
4 1850s red and green cream. Thus was the most popular colour scheme between 1840 -1860
5 By the 1870s the New England mills up and running.
1" hexagon, repaired in 1920 and added piano key border
6 1890 mosaic one patch. Machine quilted, but hand pieced
prior to 1920 all hex quilts were called mosaic quilts
8 early 1900s
9 1860s civil war
19th century more colours available when die recipes received from Germany and fabrics were also cheaper. Smaller, more dense designs. Late 30s colours got more garish and bright.
11 All appliqued onto background. Made in St Mary's Kansas
12 knife-edge binding. Very dense quilting. Each fabric ring a different fabric.
13 1920-30 lot of social change war etc. patterns changed.
14 signature quilt
15 Salma N Carolina. Unusual variation . Piecing very precise and hand quilting done in red.
16 secondary design of hex stars
17 double white path. Dresser scarf to match
18 followed pattern. Knife-edge binding.
20 1920s both quilts same pattern. Hand pieced and quilted.
21 1930s seven sisters variation. Hand pieced machine quilted
22 my mothers kitchen. 1970s. Batting only in main part. She tried! The green and brown have not reproduced well.
23 1860 silk and wool. At this time cloth was sold by weight. Iron oxide added to make wool heavier.
24 1890-1905 claret dates it within that time. Feedsack backing. Greensboro Georgia.
25 1920s field of diamonds
26 1950s mad for plaid . Purchased as top, modern long arm quilted.
27 1890 mosaic star
Mary Kerr, author.
This collection, and its curator, Mary Kerr, were very interesting.
Mary is a wonderful lady! So glad you had time to see this and meet her. :)
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