Quilt, "H Pattern"
Object number1988.017.01
Datecirca 1930
Associated LocationMagnolia, Arkansas, United States of America
MediumCotton
Dimensions76 x 62 in. (193 x 157.5 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
DescriptionA quilt featuring an "H" pattern made by Herma Williams. The handmade quilt is made of white cotton, white thread, and royal blue blocks. The blocks are sewn into a repeating "H" pattern. They are on 11"x11" blocks, square on 3 1/2" strips running the length of the quilt. The white cotton has discolored and there are dark brown spots (2 large, several small) in the top right quadrant. There is a royal blue edging and white backing. The quilt consists of:
- 2 pieces of domestic muslin backing
- 4-5 stitches per inch
- thin batting
Status
Not on viewca 1940
c. 1920s
1940s-1950s
c. late-1980s