Hexagon Mosaic Quilt by Susan McCord, circa 1900
Artifact
Quilt
Date Made
circa 1900
Summary
Indiana farmwife Susan McCord, like other frugal housewives of the era, sewed her quilts from fabric she had on hand, mostly clothing scraps. McCord expertly pieced this top from small 1-1/4 inch hexagons arranged in concentric rings. A close look at the small scale prints reveals an encyclopedia of inexpensive clothing fabrics popular during the late 19th century.
Creators
Place of Creation
Object ID
73.120.4
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
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Hexagon Mosaic Quilt by Susan McCord, circa 1900
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