Object Record
Images
Metadata
Collection |
Ramsey, Bets |
Object Name |
Quilt, Wall Hanging |
Title |
Brown Four Patch (Florence's Four Patch) |
Date |
1994 |
Description |
Six total 4 inch 4-patch blocks combining browns with pink, brown, and blue fabrics; florals and other patterns. Sashed with a pink and blue floral on an off-white background fabric. Setting is 2 blocks across and 3 blocks down. Cornerstones in brown. Bordered in a beige/brown patterned fabric and the pink/blue floral fabric with brown cornerstones. 1/4" binding in beige/red/blue patterned fabric. Light tan back. 1 1/2" muslin sleeve on back. Quilting pattern: 7 stitches per inch 14" x 20" Predominant colors: Browns, beige, pinks, blues. Techniques: Hand piecing, hand quilting A provenance label is also on the back. |
Provenance |
From the label: "Brown Four Patch- 19th century. Partially disassembled fragment given to Elizabeth Richardson by Florence Peto, rejoined by Bets Ramsey & quilted, February, 1994." |
Artist |
Ramsey, Bets |
Artist Role |
Quiltmaker |
Dimensions |
H-19.75 W-14 inches |
People |
Peto, Florence Ramsey, Bets |
Source |
Ramsey, Bets |
Object ID |
2005.018.011 |