Patchwork map of New York State, Town Proclamations, and New York State Quilt Project Stamp, 1988 - 1989
Scope and Contents
Printed on the back of the wall hanging:
"Designed and made by Diane Suterland, Vestal, NY for the New York Quilt Project (sponsored by the Museum of American Folk Art, 61 W. 62nd St. New York City).
Fabrics used are 100% cotton, cotton muslin in background hand-dyed using RIT dye. Batting is Fairfield Traditional polyester. "WonderUnder" was used to adhere counties to the background. County outlies were machine satin stitched. All quilting was done by hand.
Each patch represents a county (62 counties) in New York State. Each bead embellishment designates the county seat. It took 63 hours to complete the map.
The Patchwork map will be displayed at the New York Quilt Documentation Days then donated to the Museum of American Folk Art."
Dates
- 1988 - 1989
Creator
- Sutherland, Diane (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research. Access to sensitive materials may be restricted at the discretion of the American Folk Art Museum.
Extent
3 object(s) : (patchwork wall hanging measures 39 x 34.5")
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- Sutherland, Diane (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the American Folk Art Museum Archives Repository
47-29 32nd Place
Long Island City New York 11101 United States
(212) 595-9533
research@folkartmuseum.org