Quilt
PeriodCirca 1890-1910
Place MadeKeyport, New Jersey, U.S.A.
MediumWool flannel, wool broadcloth
Dimensions86.25 × 71.5 in. (219.1 × 181.6 cm)
ClassificationsQuilts and Coverlets
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert C. Burrowes, 1974
Object numberT1974.108.1
DescriptionA pieced quilt in the Courthouse Steps variation of the Log Cabin pattern, with blocks set on point in a 10 by 12 arrangement with half-blocks along all four edges. Blocks consist of a variety of solid wool flannel and wool broadcloth fabrics in tons of black, dark blue, brown, red, yellow, tan, green, and some plaids. The batting is wool, with a red wool flannel backing brought to the front as a narrow binding on all four edges.Curatorial RemarksQuilts made with wool scraps are often considered "utility" quilts, constructed for warmth and a bit of color rather than carefully selected, arranged, and quilted cotton fabrics. Wool fabric was usually too thick to effectively quilt, and was often tied or outlined stitched with larger running stitches.NotesThis warm wool quilt is attributed to Keyport resident Mary Etta Walling Burrowes. Born in the New Monmouth section of Middletown Township, Monmouth County, in 1875, Mary Etta attended the Peddie School in Hightstown and graduated in 1895. She married Keyport resident Horace S. Burrowes. Her mother, Elizabeth Curtis Walling, also made quilts. Mary Etta's son, Herbert C. Burrowes, donated this and two other quilts to the Historical Association. For the other quilts, please see accession number T1974.108.2 and T1974.108.3.
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