DepartmentTextiles-United States & Canada

Double Irish Chain Quilt

NameQuilt

CultureAmish

Dateca. 1935

Place madeOhio, United States, North America

MediumCotton

DimensionsOverall: 81 1/2 x 70 7/8 in. (207 x 180 cm)

Credit LineGift of Stuart and Cindy Hodosh

Object numberA.2010.82.7

DescriptionLarge fine worn and faded quilt in dark blue, light blue and red with black border and gray backing (of tiny black and white weave). The center has a large, overall criss-cross pattern in small light blue and red blocks over large dark blue diamonds - the diamonds quilted with radiant circles. The center is bordered by a red strip quilted in a chain pattern, which is bordered by a wider dark blue band with large, triple S chain quilting.