Quilt given to Dr. Fehr by Last Choir, 1974
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Cotton patchwork quilt with 72 signature panels, each with an embroidered signature of a student in the 1973-1974 Choir. Each student embroidered their own signature or obtained help if less skilled in needlework. Signature blocks use 5 different fabric patterns: orange floral, light blue floral, medium blue floral, yellow solid, and green solid. Center green block embroidered in light yellow "College of William & Mary" in a circle around an embroidered gold eighth note with "the choir" embroidered in green over top. Lower right corner green panel has "to Pappy from the Choir 1973-74" embroidered in light green, gold, and light yellow. Backed with a pink and purple floral cream cotton cloth. Ann Spielman Woolley (Class of 1974) organized the project and created quilt, using a sewing machine on top of a box because she did not have a sewing table. Quilt measures 53.125" (width) x 65" (height) x .75" (depth). Excellent condition. Gift of Mark and Ann Woolley. UA 2008.008.01
Dates
- Creation: 1974
Creator
- From the Collection: Fehr, Carl A. (Person)
- From the Collection: Dept. of Music (Organization)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access:
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Extent
From the Collection: 66.00 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository