Signature Quilt

A signature quilt is a quilt that has multiple names signed, stamped, or embroidered on it.[1] While examples exist prior to 1800, the tradition was popularized in the 19th century often as a means of fundraising or given as keepsakes to people moving west.[2] They were also used to commemorate and document historical and communal events, or to indicate affiliations with organizations or groups.[3] They would rarely include signatures of famous people with one unusual specimen created by Adeline Harris Sears containing 350 signatures including those of eight U.S. Presidents.[4][5][6]

Quilt, Tumbling Blocks with Signatures pattern, containing 350 signatures by Adeline Harris Sears

Signature quilts are considered useful as primary source documents for genealogists and other researchers.[7][8]

My doctoral thesis 'Hidden Values and Points of Tension in shared embroidery practice' (2019) University of Brighton, explores the signature cloth/quilt as a contemporary and historical method of engagement - Lynn Setterington My website also has information and images related to new and old renditions. www.lynnsetterington.co.uk

References
  1. Sikarskie, Amanda; MacDowell, Marsha; Alexander, Karen; Hornback, Nancy. "The Signature Quilt Project". The Quilt Index. Retrieved 14 June 2018.
  2. Bryant, Gilda. "Clues in the Quilting" (PDF). Retrieved 14 June 2018.
  3. "Faculty of Agricultural, Life & Environmental Sciences". Department of Human Ecology Signature Quilt. University of Alberta. Retrieved 14 June 2018.
  4. "Quilt, Tumbling Blocks with Signatures pattern". The Met: Browse The Collection. Metropolitan Museum of Art. Retrieved 14 June 2018.
  5. "Adeline Harris' masterpiece signature quilt". The History Blog. Retrieved 14 June 2018.
  6. Peck, Amelia (1998). ""A Marvel of Woman's Ingenious and Intellectual Industry":The Adeline HarrisSearsAutograph Quilt" (PDF). Metropolitan Museum Journal. 33: 263–290. Retrieved 14 June 2018.
  7. ""Signature Quilts and Genealogy"". Signature Quilt Pilot Project Wiki. Retrieved 14 June 2018.
  8. Walsh, Roxy. "The Signature Quilt. [Art Object]". Research Online. University of London. Retrieved 14 June 2018.
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