Quilts ➔ Kit Quilt,appliqued, Center Rose Medallion With Rose Bud Border
Identifier:
121230
Description:
Pink roses with green leaves and stems are hand appliqued to a center cream background. Pink rosebuds and green leaves are appliqued to the 8" wide pale blue border. 1" wide straight grain binding is hand stitched.;This quilt was made from a kit produced by a Grand Rapids company called, Needle Art Guild. It was started in the 1920s by Garrett Raterink. The kits were sold at a local department store, Wurzburg's, through the 1940s. These kit quilts included the background fabric with the pattern stamped on it. It also included separate pieces of fabric to make the applique pieces. This kit cost $8.50.
Date:
1935 – 1945
Materials:
Hand Appliqued, Hand Embroidered, Hand Quilted, 5-6 Stitches Per Inch, Cotton Top, Backing, Filling, Binding, Pearl Cotton Embroidery Thread
Dimensions:
86.5" h 73.5" w
Current Location Status:
In Storage
Source:
Gift Of Irwin, Mrs. Robert W.
Related Entities:
Needle Art (creator)
Irwin, Mrs. Robert W. (donor)
Kristin Skinner (identified by)
