Object Details
quilter
unknown
Description
Quilted in Topeka, Indiana, in the first half of the twentieth century, this is an example of the pattern referred to as “Path through the Woods.” Made of cottons, mainly solid colored tan and red, the blocks are framed by a 2¼-inch red inner border and a 6½-inch tan outer border. The quilt has a blue binding. It is both hand- and machine-pieced; the blocks are joined with machine stitching. An 8-pointed star is quilted in the center of each block. This is an instance of Amish quilting done outside of traditional Pennsylvania areas.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Robert B. Stephens
Date made
1900-1950
ID Number
1985.0029.03
catalog number
1985.0029.03
accession number
1985.0029
Object Name
quilt
Object Type
quilts
Physical Description
fabric, cotton (overall material)
thread, cotton (overall material)
filling, cotton (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 80 in x 68 in; 204 cm x 173 cm
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
Quilting
Amish
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_556192