DepartmentTextiles-United States & Canada
Log Cabin/Barn Raising with Joseph's Coat Border Quilt Top
NameQuilt top
Maker
Akelta Highburger
CultureAmish
Dateca. 1900
Place madeMissouri, United States, North America
MediumWool, cotton, silk or rayon, possibly synthetic
DimensionsOverall: 78 3/4 x 81 1/2 in. (200 x 207 cm)
Credit LineGift of Stuart and Cindy Hodosh
Object numberA.2010.82.4
DescriptionQuilt top with large diamond in diamond central area bordered by wide multi-colored diagonal striped border. The central area of largish blocks, each formed from several overlapping cloth strips in a square formation, the colors divided diagonally, with a red square in the center. Diamond center of cream, surrounded by black or dark blue bands alternating with green, blue or brown. Each block backed with green, black or brown fabric, with a backing of blue fabric around the border.
ca. 1930
ca. 1925
ca. 1945
1928 - 1935
Early to mid-20th century
ca. 1935
c.1945