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Crazy Quilt

Sun, 29 Oct 1899 22:58:59 GMT

Title: Crazy Quilt

Authors: Unknown (American)

Abstract: Classification: Building Furnishings, Bedding, Quilt Materials and Techniques: Satins and Silks pieced using crazy quilt method. Style/Period/Movement: Victorian Period Style. Physical Description: Nine blocks. Fabrics are silks, many are taffeta ribbons. Border is deep pink and yellow-gold satin. Embroideyr stitches over seams. Backing is pink and gray stripe silk. Quilting in grid pattern on back only. Blanket stitching on outside border. Exhibition History: Exhibited in Rothman Gallery-Fall 1993, Fall 1996, and Spring 1997. Collection or Donor:From the Robert L. Schaeffer Jr. Collection donated to the college in 1987. It is said that Schaeffer (American 1918-2001) , an avid collector of American folk art, often crossed paths with the Duponts. The collection largely represents a narrow geographic region consisting of Pennsylvania German objects and was accumulated over four decades.

Description: 65 x 65 inches

Cock's Comb Quilt

Wed, 29 Oct 1879 22:58:59 GMT

Title: Cock's Comb Quilt

Authors: Unknown (American)

Abstract: Classification: Building Furnishings, Bedding, Quilt. Materials and Techniques: Appliqued Cotton Style/Period/Movement: Pennsylvania German Folk Art Physical Description: Four large red and white print Cock's Combs. Tulip pot in the center. Background is yellow calico. Quilting echos pattern and background is quilted in a grid pattern. The backing fabric is a blue cotton floral pattern with stripes. Exhibition History:Exhibited in the People's Place Quilt Museum, Intercourse, PA-November 10, 1995-January 31, 1996. Collection or Donor: From the Robert L. Schaeffer Jr. Collection donated to the college in 1987. It is said that Schaeffer (American 1918-2001) , an avid collector of American folk art, often crossed paths with the Duponts. The collection largely represents a narrow geographic region consisting of Pennsylvania German objects and was accumulated over four decades. The donor states that he purchased this quilt form Hattie Brunner (American1890-1982) in the 1960's. Hattie Brunner from Reinholds, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania was a folk art painter as well as one of the first antique dealers in Pennsylvania German Folk Art.

Description: 72 x 78 inches

Bow Tie Quilt

Tue, 29 Oct 1929 22:58:59 GMT

Title: Bow Tie Quilt

Authors: Unknown (American)

Abstract: Classification: Furnishings, Bedding, Quilt. Materials and techniques: pieced cotton. Description: Various print, solid, pastel and medium hued cotton fabric. The border contains a red print stripe on a white background. The batting is thick. Quilted in a large grid pattern. The border is quilted in straight rows. The back is muslim. Exhibition History: Rothman Gallery- Fall 1996, Spring 1998. Collection or Donor: Collections or Donor: From the Robert L. Schaeffer Jr. Collection donated to the college in 1987. It is said that Schaeffer (American 1918-2001) , an avid collector of American folk art, often crossed paths with the Duponts. The collection largely represents a narrow geographic region consisting of Pennsylvania German objects and was accumulated over four decades. Schaeffer’s grandfather served on F&M’s Board of Trustees. The donor states that he purchased this quilt form Hattie Brunner (American1890-1982) in the 1950's. Hattie Brunner from Reinholds, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania was a folk art painter as well as one of the first antique dealers in Pennsylvania German Folk Art.

Description: 77 x 77 inches

Sun Star Quilt (Lone Star)

Sun, 29 Oct 1899 22:58:59 GMT

Title: Sun Star Quilt (Lone Star)

Authors: Unknown (American)

Abstract: Classification: Building Furnishings, Bedding, Quilt. Materials and Techniques: Pieced Cotton, summer quilt. Physical Description: Lone Star quilt comprised of solid color cotton in various shades of red green, blue and yellow on a white background. There is a quilted medallion n the four corners and half a medallion between the points. The border is quilted with an undulating feather pattern. The back is white. There is no batting in this summer quilt. Exhibition History: Rothman Gallery, Spring 1995. Collections or Donor: From the Robert L. Schaeffer Jr. Collection donated to the college in 1987. It is said that Schaeffer (American 1918-2001) , an avid collector of American folk art, often crossed paths with the Duponts. The collection largely represents a narrow geographic region consisting of Pennsylvania German objects and was accumulated over four decades. Schaeffer’s grandfather served on F&M’s Board of Trustees. The donor states that he purchased this quilt form Hattie Brunner (American1890-1982) in the 1950's. Hattie Brunner from Reinholds, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania was a folk art painter as well as one of the first antique dealers in Pennsylvania German Folk Art. Dealer's code on the back RAIX/RUXX.

Description: 84 x84 inches