Pieced Odd Fellow's Patch Quilt Square

Dateca. 1860

MediumPrinted cottons

Dimensions11 7/8" X 11 7/8" (30.2 x 30.2 cm)

Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bogardus

Object number1973.609.11

DescriptionThis pieced quilt block contains four printed cottons in a pattern known as "Odd Fellow's Patch", and sometimes called "Wild Geese in Flight." The center square is a black and white paisley print. The four diagonal strips radiating from the center square are rust brown striped triangles and have been pieced with triangles in a white cotton with black/brown dots. Four large triangles in a white and black/brown stripe separate the stripes and finish of the square.
Label TextPiecing involves stitching small cuttings of fabric together to form a larger pattern. The pieced pattern in this quilt block is known as Odd Fellow's Patch, and sometimes called Wild Geese n Flight.
ProvenanceOther than donor, no futher provenance is known.
Maker is unidentified.