Object Details
maker
Tormey, Margaret McNamara
Description
This pillow sham is one of two that Margaret Tormey carefully crafted to match an 86-inch quilt top, dated 1886. Crazy patchwork frames a central focus of the Mayflower printed in shades of gray on satin. A 3 ½-inch blue velvet border is machine-stitched to the center. All three objects are in the Collection.
Margaret McNamara was born in Ireland (about 1835) and immigrated with her family to the United States about 1848. In 1861 she married Patrick Tormey, who was also born in Ireland (about 1835) and immigrated as a teenager. They lived in Brooklyn, N.Y. Patrick, a Civil War veteran, was keeper of the Brooklyn City Hall for many years. He died in 1900, and Margaret died in 1910.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Miriam M. Tormey
date made
1880-1886
ID Number
TE.T12928.00A
accession number
247329
catalog number
T12928A
Object Name
sham, quilted
Physical Description
fabric, silk, satin, velvet (overall material)
thread, cotton, silk (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 30 in x 32 in; 76 cm x 81 cm
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
Quilting
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_556416