Bow Tie Quilt by Suzy Dayhoff Wills Stem
  • Suzy Dayhoff Wills Stem
  • Bow Tie Quilt, 1930
  • Cotton
  • 74 x 71 in (187.96 x 180.34 cm)
  • Signature: Identification and date recently embroidered on corner by Mr. Ross.
  • Inv: 1989.205.001

Artist: Suzy Dayhoff Wills Stem x

 
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Bow ties are made of two tones of yellow cotton sateen. Background and backing are white cotton. Blocks are approximately six inches square. Quilting done in simple diagonal one inch spacing, diagonal reversed on side borders. Stitches 7-8 per inch.

Techniques: Hand pieced, hand quilted
Culture: American
Geographic Location: North and Central America, United States, California
Credit Line: Gift of Charles Ross

  • Subject Matter: Depression Era

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