Skip to profile content
Log In
Back to All Exhibitions

Gems from Our Past

August 28, 2019 - October 13, 2019

Porcella Gallery

Ranging from 1850 to 1940, this exhibit showcases classic quilts including some never seen before from San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles permanent collection. Curated by Ashley Elieff, Collections Manager at SJMQT, this show highlights the bright, high-contrast, and bold prints of the museum's diverse quilt assortment.

Exhibition contents

  1. Birds in the Air Quilt by Unknown Artist, Image 1.

    Unknown Artist

    Birds in the Air Quilt, c. 1860

    Cotton

    77 x 71.5 in (195.58 x 181.61 cm)

  2. Crown & Thorns (Variation) by Unknown Artist, Image 4.

    Unknown Artist

    Crown & Thorns (Variation), c. 1930

    Cotton, muslin

    86 x 71.5 in (218.44 x 181.61 cm)

  3. Eight Point Star Quilt by Unknown Artist, Image 1.

    Unknown Artist

    Eight Point Star Quilt, 1880

    Cotton

    71 x 71 in (180.34 x 180.34 cm)

  4. Field of Daisies Quilt by Unknown Artist, Image 1.

    Unknown Artist

    Field of Daisies Quilt, c. 1940

    Cotton

    86.5 x 82.5 in (219.71 x 209.55 cm)

  5. Lady of the Lake Quilt by Unknown Artist, Image 1.

    Unknown Artist

    Lady of the Lake Quilt, c. 1930

    Cotton

    78 x 62 in (198.12 x 157.48 cm)

  6. Lone Star Quilt with Tulip Border by Unknown Artist, Image 1.

    Unknown Artist

    Lone Star Quilt with Tulip Border, c. 1900

    Cotton

    88.5 x 67.5 in (224.79 x 171.45 cm)

  7. Modified Nine Patch Quilt by Unknown Artist, Image 1.

    Unknown Artist

    Modified Nine Patch Quilt, c. 1920

    Cotton prints, linen binding and lining

    84 x 74 in (213.36 x 187.96 cm)

  8. Nine Patch by Unknown Artist, Image 1.

    Unknown Artist

    Nine Patch, 1850

    Cotton

    97 x 85.5 in (246.38 x 217.17 cm)

  9. Pickle Dish Quilt by Unknown Artist, Image 1.

    Unknown Artist

    Pickle Dish Quilt, c. 1900

    Cotton

    81 x 72 in (205.74 x 182.88 cm)

  10. Prince’s Feather Quilt by Unknown Artist, Image 1.

    Unknown Artist

    Prince’s Feather Quilt, c. 1900

    Cotton

    82 x 67 in (208.28 x 170.18 cm)

  11. Rabbit's Paw Quilt by Unknown Artist, Image 1.

    Unknown Artist

    Rabbit's Paw Quilt, c. 1900

    Cotton

    80 x 80 in (203.2 x 203.2 cm)

  12. Star of Bethlehem Quilt by Unknown Artist, Image 1.

    Unknown Artist

    Star of Bethlehem Quilt, c. 1890

    Cotton

    93 x 73 in (236.22 x 185.42 cm)

  13. Strippie Quilt by Unknown Artist, Image 1.

    Unknown Artist

    Strippie Quilt, c. 1910

    Cotton

    103 x 82.5 in (261.62 x 209.55 cm)