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Quilt (Wholecloth quilted Palampore)
Daniel Curling & Co., Bannister Hall Printworks
1827-1830
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator/Artist/Maker
Daniel Curling & Co. (Linen Draper)
Place of Origin
Lancashire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1960.0786
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1960.0786
Object Name
Quilt (Wholecloth quilted Palampore)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator (Role)
Daniel Curling & Co. (Linen Draper); Bannister Hall Printworks (Printer)
Place of Origin
Lancashire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Origin Notes
The backing fabric was printed in Lancashire, England at the Bannister Hall Printworks on behalf of Daniel Curling & Co., Cheapside, London in 1827.
Secondary Place of Origin
India; Asia
Secondary Origin Notes
The palampore was painted in India.
Date
1827-1830
Subject(s)
- Tree of life
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Quilted
- Painted
- Woven (plain)
- Block printed
- Mordant style
Construction Description
Hand stitched
Dimensions (inches)
79 (W) x 109.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
200.66 (W) x 278.13 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are approximate due to inherent variability of textiles (Conservation, 2009).
Measurements for Montgomery Design Number T203:
Vertical design repeat: 14.5 inches.
Selvedge width: 23.75 inches.