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“Log Cabin” Quilt “Barnraising” Variation

1889

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“Log Cabin” Quilt “Barnraising” Variation

1889

Physical Qualities Cotton, possibly wool and synthetic fabrics, 77 1/4 x 60 in. (196.2 x 152.4 cm.)
Credit Line Gift of Millie R. and Mannes F. Greenberg, Baltimore
Object Number 2012.171
Rectangular Log Cabin pattern quilt composed of blocks pieced in solid and print fabrics of oranges, navy, turquoise, green, teal, light and dark brown, rust. Sewn by hand. One border. Quilting is by hand in blue and brown thread. Cotton batting. Backing fabric is dark muted slate blue and diamond brown printed fabric.
The Baltimore Museum of Art by bequest, 2012; Mildred R. Greenberg, Baltimore

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