Museum Object Number1957.0027.008 B |
Quilt fragment (Wholecloth quilt fragment)
Textiles (Furnishing)
Museum purchase
France, Europe
This quilt fragment is made from fabric that was printed in France during the late 18th century.
1770-1800
Cotton; Linen
Block printed, Woven (plain), Mordant style, Quilted
hand-stitched
31.5 (L) , 41 (W)
80.01 (L) , 104.14 (W)
The patch on the bottom edge measures 7''L x 11'' W. Measurements are approximate due to inherent variability of textiles. Montgomery determined warps per inch: 48. Vertical design repeat: 20 1/2 inches Selvedge width: 36 inches (at least) (RGW, 01/07/2014)
Text available soon.
[Book] Storey, Joyce. 1974 The Thames and Hudson Manual of Textile Printing.
• Information on mordant style, pp. 11-12
[Chapter] Bide, Martin. Secrets of the Printer's Palette, Colors & Dyes in Rhode Island Quilts [Book] Welters, Linda & OrdoƱez, Margaret. Down by the Old Mill Stream: Quilts in Rhode Island. 83-121.
• Information on mordant style, pp. 88, 101-104