Quilt, "Miniature Roman Stripe"

Quilt, "Miniature Roman Stripe"

Object number1996.012.03

Date1984-1985

Associated LocationHot Springs, Arkansas, United States of America

Mediumcotton

Dimensions8 x 7 1/2 in. (20.3 x 19.1 cm)

Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection

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DescriptionMiniature quilt. Made by Gloria Scott, originally from Hot Springs, Arkansas, this quilt is classified as a heritage quilt made by Black Arkansas quilters. This miniature handmade quilt was made using the Roman Stripe design. Its binding is rust colored with a separate ecru/cream colored piece for the back. The miniature quilt also has a strip border made with a burgundy fabric. Inside is a square border with four strips in rust, and four squares in a lighter rust/orange. The inside motif contains equally wide/long strips alternating in red, a light rust, and a dark rust colored fabric. The miniature quilt has been quilted with black thread in an outline/ in the ditch method.

Also known as Shadows, Rainbow Black, or Shadow Quilt.

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