Irish Chain quilt, or Double Nine-Patch with double border quilt

Harriett Theetge James

1865–1929

Irish Chain quilt, or Double Nine-Patch with double border quilt, circa 1900–1925

Where object was made: Chanute, Kansas, United States

Material/technique: patchwork; cotton; appliqué; piecing; quilting

Dimensions:
Object Length/Width (Length x Width): 72 1/2 x 79 3/4 in
Object Length/Width (Length x Width): 202.56 x 184.15 cm

Credit line: Gift of Miss Iva James

Accession number: 1972.0137

Not on display

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Quilts from the University of Kansas Museum of Art

(No. 4)Essentially a Nine-patch pattern, the scheme of the Irish Chain design is determined by the arrangement of the blocks. The quilt resembles Quilt No. 1, Nine-patch, closely, but spacing creates a different look and provides a stronger visual impact.