Prairie Star Quilt (1875-1900)

Prairie Star Quilt (1875-1900)

1875-1900

Prairie Star

74 1/2 x 76 inches

Cotton

"Prairie Star" quilt This pieced quilt's sunbursts are done in red, two shades of yellow, and double pinks, the latter fabric also being used for the diamonds-on-point borders. The diamonds are bordered and the sunbursts framed by strips of light blue. The quilt is all-cotton with a plain back, a very light padding of dirty cotton, and is quilted overall in a simple diamond pattern.

Note the frequent "off" stitches in the sunbursts. This suggests that the quilter was not "running a line" as modern quilters would and that she was often distracted (kids?; quilting bee?). At the same time, the mitred corners are an uncommon touch indicative of a skilled seamstress.

2001.001.0008

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