Gorgeous character quilt from rural Alabama, made from feedsack and
clothing cotton scraps. This quilt maker 'used whatever she had to hand' during the
Great Depression Years to make her own practical work of art! A lovely example of American patchwork history.Age - Circa 1930's. Where from - Carbon Hill, Alabama, which began as a small mining town, and which was badly affected by the Depression. Hand Sewn - Yes. Machine Quilted - Yes, in simple grid lines. Machine Hemmed - Yes. Materials Used - Feedsack and clothing cottons. Batting - Medium to thick thickness, cotton batting. Backing Material - Off white cotton feedsacks. Measurements - Approximately 81 inches by 70 inches. Fraying/Loose seams - Yes, there are several frayed patches and loose seams. Holes - Where there are the above mentioned frayed patches. Holes all the way through - No. Stains - The backing has several small stains, and there are several brown water mark type stains on the front, please see photos. Washed - Yes. Notes - An interesting article on Carbon Hill during the Depression Years - http://newdeal.feri.org/carbonhill/index.htm
