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Quilt (Wholecloth quilt, embroidered)
1750-1800
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
India; Asia
Materials
- Cotton
- Silk
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1959.0110.002
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Object Number
1959.0110.002
Object Name
Quilt (Wholecloth quilt, embroidered)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
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/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: attached tag
Inscription: "CURTAINS/ PHILA./ QUEEN ANN" This indicates that the quilt was originally purchased as yardage to be made into curtains.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Flowers
Materials
- Cotton
- Silk
- Linen
Techniques
- Embroidered
- quilted
Construction Description
Hand-stitched
Dimensions (inches)
99.75 (W) x 104 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
253.365 (W) x 264.16 (L)