Object Details
maker
unknown
Description
This child’s quilt in the “Log Cabin” style was in the George Wike family, possibly belonging to “Great-Aunt Lettie,” but the donor was not certain. The Wike family moved from the Cumberland County area of Pennsylvania, to Pike County, Illinois, in the mid-19th century where they established a woolen mill.
Cotton and wool 3/8-inch strips were sewn on cotton foundation blocks. The quilt was lined, but has no filling. It is tied with wool in the center of each block and bound with a 7/8-inch wool twill tape.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Gerald Carson.
date made
1860-1870
ID Number
TE.T15088
catalog number
T15088
accession number
288744
Object Name
quilt, crib
Physical Description
fabric, cotton, wool (overall material)
thread, cotton (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 42 in x 31 in; 107 cm x 79 cm
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
Quilting
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_556475