Pineapple Quilt, circa 1880
THF114273 / Pineapple Quilt, circa 1880
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Artifact Overview
Artifact Details
Artifact
Log cabin quilt
Date Made
circa 1880
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
74.128.5
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cotton (Textile)
Muslin
Technique
Piecing
Machine sewing (Technique)
Roller printing (Printmaking)
Color
White (Color)
Red
Pink (Color)
Dark Blue
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 81.75 in
Width: 71 in
Specifications
Pattern: Log Cabin
Number of Pieces (top): 30 blocks
Fabric (top): Roller printed and floral cottons
Piecing Technique: Foundation pieced and machine sewn
Number of Pieces (back): Not noted
Fabric (back): Muslin
Stitches per Inch: Not quilted
Quilting Pattern: Not quilted or tied
Quilting Technique: Not quilted
Binding: Applied binding, straight edge and butted corners
Batting: No batting
Note(s): The blocks consists of a center square within a diamond within a square which are then surrounded by a series of 8 strips of alternating light and dark fabrics. This setting results in an overall pattern of large light and dark forms that resemble pineapples in shape, thus it is known as Pineapple. It is also known as Windmill Blade for the large overall pattern of lights that resemble the blades of a windmill.
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