By: Virginia Gunn
This study identifies and interprets a category of quilts made largely from the gingham and chambray fabrics used for functional everyday clothing in the early twentieth century. These simple quilts have been overlooked because of the focus on the more popular Colonial Revival quilts that flourished at the same time. An in-depth analysis of primary sources, including magazines, catalogs, photographs, quilts, and contemporary industry literature, offers insights into these quilts and fabrics.