“Harrison Rose” quilt
| Description: |
The “Harrison Rose” quilt pattern can be identified by the triangular shapes that circle the outside edges of the roses. The Harrison Rose quilt pattern was popular in the Midwest from about 1840-1880. The pattern was named for William Henry Harrison, the first governor of the Indiana territory and the ninth president of the United States. Quilting was introduced to the American colonies by 17th century English and Dutch settlers whose traditional knowledge developed into the patchwork-type quilts which flourished in the late 18th and the 19th centuries. Garment scraps were stitched into patchwork scrap quilts which have evolved as an American art form. A popular applique pattern is the Rose-motif, appearing in many forms. |
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| Source: |
http://www.digitalindy.org/cdm/ref/collection/tcm/id/134 |
| Collection: |
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis |
| Rights: | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/; |
| Copyright: |
Creative Commons (CC By-SA 3.0); |
| Geography: |
United States of America |
| Subjects: |
Quilts Quilting Quilting -- Patterns Patchwork quilts Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841 Indiana Governors-- Indiana Presidents 19th century |
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