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1960.0166 Quilt and 1974.0135.002-.010 Bed hangings, Room view-McIntire Bedroom
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Quilt (Wholecloth quilt)
Apotheosis of Benjamin Franklin and George Washington
1780-1800
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
England or United States; United Kingdom or United States; Europe or North America
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1960.0166
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Object Number
1960.0166
Object Name
Quilt (Wholecloth quilt)
Title
Apotheosis of Benjamin Franklin and George Washington
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
England or United States; United Kingdom or United States; Europe or North America
Origin Notes
The quilt was probably made in Europe or the United States in the late 18th century using textile printed in England about 1785.
Date
1780-1800
Subject(s)
- Benjamin Franklin
- George Washington
- Allegory
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Plate printed
- Mordant style
- Quilted
Dimensions (inches)
93.5 (W) x 84 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
237.49 (W) x 213.36 (L)