1840 - 1860 "Mariner's Compass" Pieced Quilt Block

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Object Details

maker

unknown

Description

The 15" "Mariner's Compass" pattern is pieced of red, green and white cottons in a circular frame. Marked in ink: "M.C. McHenry Union Co. Arkansas." Part of a series of blocks intended for a quilt.

Location

Currently not on view

Credit Line

Gift of Miss G. Ruth McHenry

date made

1840-1860

ID Number

TE.E387833.00A

accession number

188128

catalog number

E387833A

Object Name

Quilt Block

Other Terms

Quilt Block; Quilt Squares; Household Textile

Physical Description

thread, cotton (overall material)

fabric, cotton (overall material)

pieced (overall production method/technique)

Measurements

overall: 23 in x 23 in; 58 cm x 58 cm

place made

United States: Arkansas, Union

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Home and Community Life: Textiles

Textiles

Domestic Furnishings

Data Source

National Museum of American History

Subject

Quilting

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a3-bb47-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_556272