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Quilt (Chintz applique quilt)
1835-1850
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1960.1024
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1960.1024
Object Name
Quilt (Chintz applique quilt)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Origin Notes
The quilt was probably made in North America.
Secondary Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
The printed fabrics used to create the applique design were printed in England in c. 1830-1840.
Date
1835-1850
Subject(s)
- Birds
- Flowers
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Quilted
- Appliqued
- Cylinder printed
- Roller printed
Construction Description
Hand-stitched
Dimensions (inches)
12 (W) x 110 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
30.48 (W) x 279.4 (L)