Pieced Log Cabin Quilt
Maker
Unknown
Datec. 1865 - 1870
Mediumsilk, cotton, and wool
Dimensions48 × 35 inches (121.9 × 88.9 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Alida Harper Fowlkes.
Object number1982.7.52
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CopyrightThe images and text contained on this page are owned by Telfair Museums or used by the Museum with permission from the owners. Unauthorized reproduction, transmission or display of these materials is prohibited with the exception of items deemed “fair use” as defined by U.S. and international copyright laws.Label TextLog cabin quilts made a wide-spread appearance in America during Abraham Lincoln's presidency (1861-1865). This courthouse steps variation of the pattern is made of dress goods, in jewel tones, some of which have been cut on the bias to add visual interest to the design.
Log Cabin quilts are an unusual exception to the fact that quilts in the 19th c. were not generally referred to by a pattern name. They were wildly popular during the Civil War, and are often found listed as a category for judging at state and local fairs.