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Quilt (Wholecloth quilt)
1941-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1969.8360
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.8360
Object Name
Quilt (Wholecloth quilt)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This quilt was probably made at Winterthur or in New York City between 1941 and 1969.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously attributed to France, this fabric was probably made in Europe between 1815 and 1840.
Date
1941-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Twill tape label sewn on reverse
Inscription: "3 K - ALBANY (crossed out) / Bedspread / EMPIRE / April-May-June / Oct-Nov-Dec" (typed, blue ink)
Type: Label
Location: Twill tape label sewn on reverse
Inscription: "SEASON 3" (stamped in red ink)
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on tag
Inscription: "Associated / with / 1957.1317.001- / .003" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on tag
Inscription: "2010IMLSRB / .0293.001 (crossed out)" [over] "1969.8360" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (damask)
- Quilted
Dimensions (inches)
87.5 (W) x 94 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
222.25 (W) x 238.76 (L)