Diamond Field Quilt by Susan McCord, circa 1890
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This popular patchwork pattern is called Diamond Field. In Susan McCord's hands it becomes a marvel of workmanship and design -- tiny pieces of different fabrics expertly arranged and sewn together. The quilt top is evenly faded and the batting thin -- it has seen much use and washing. Perhaps the quiltmaker or a family member slept under this quilt.
This popular patchwork pattern is called Diamond Field. In Susan McCord's hands it becomes a marvel of workmanship and design -- tiny pieces of different fabrics expertly arranged and sewn together. The quilt top is evenly faded and the batting thin -- it has seen much use and washing. Perhaps the quiltmaker or a family member slept under this quilt.
Artifact
Quilt
Date Made
circa 1890
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
73.120.5
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cotton (Textile)
Muslin
Batting
Technique
Piecing
Quilting
Hand sewing
Color
Red
Pink (Color)
Blue
White (Color)
Dimensions
Width: 79 in
Height: 74 in
Inscriptions
Back: PREMIUM / FINE / SHEETINGS / LL / (printed eagle)
Specifications
Pattern: Diamond Field
Number of Pieces (top): 95 complete diamonds, 29 half diamonds, 2 quarter diamonds
Fabric (top): Cotton florals, printed and woven plaids, checks, and stripes, seaweed or parsley prints
Piecing Technique: Hand pieced
Number of Pieces (back): 3
Fabric (back): Cotton muslin
Stitches per Inch: 6-8
Quilting Pattern: Concentric circles often called Rising Sun or Fan
Quilting Technique: Hand quilted
Binding: Turned in
Batting: Thin cotton batting
Note(s): This pattern is also known as Rainbow Tile or Martha Washington's Flower Garden
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