Object Number 1959.0110.002

Object Name

Quilt (Wholecloth quilt, embroidered)

Category

Textiles (Furnishing)

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase

Place of Origin

India, Asia

Secondary Place of Origin

England, Europe

Secondary Origin Notes

The face fabric was possibly embroidered in India, and then professionally quilted in England, as suggested by the linen tape which covers the backing seams and finishes the edges.

Date

1750-1800

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Label; attached tag; "CURTAINS/ PHILA./ QUEEN ANN" This indicates that the quilt was originally purchased as yardage to be made into curtains.

Subjects

Flowers

Materials

Cotton; Silk; Linen

Techniques

Embroidered, quilted

Construction Description

Hand-stitched

Dimensions (inches)

104 (L) , 99.75 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

264.16 (L) , 253.365 (W)

Object Description

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