Designed and executed by Marie Alsop
American, active c. 1933
United States, West Virginia
Bedcover Entitled "Ships", 1933
Cotton, plain weaves; pieced; appliquéd with cotton, plain and satin weaves; embroidered with cotton in back, single back, buttonhole, cross, eyelet, running, satin, single satin and stem stitches; French knots; quilted with cotton thread
236.3 x 214 cm (93 1/8 x 84 1/4 in.)
Inscription: MAYFLOWER OHIO QUEEN ALLSTAR 85 NANTUCKET CLERMONT
Gift of Shelly Zegart, 2001.468
Textiles
Not on Display
Exhibition, Publication and Ownership Histories
Exhibition History
The Art Institute of Chicago, Elizabeth F. Cheney and Agnes Allerton Textile Galleries, "Exploring Quilts: Art, History and Craftsmanship," March 17–September 12, 2004
Publication History
Nelson, Cyril I. The Quilt Engagement Calendar 1998. New York: Penguin Studio, 1998.