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Quilt (Wholecloth quilt with border)
Nixon & Co.
1760-1775
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator/Artist/Maker
Nixon & Co.
Place of Origin
North America
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1961.0286
Credit Line/Donor
Museum Purchase
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Object Number
1961.0286
Object Name
Quilt (Wholecloth quilt with border)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator (Role)
Nixon & Co.
Place of Origin
North America
Origin Notes
This wholecloth quilt was probably made in North America.
Secondary Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
The fabric was printed by Nixon & Co. in Phippsbridge, Surrey, England in about 1765.
Date
1760-1775
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Plate printed
- Mordant style
- Quilted
Construction Description
Hand-stitched
Dimensions (inches)
83 (W) x 90.25 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
210.82 (W) x 229.235 (L)
Measurement Notes
The side borders are approximately 8'' wide. The top border is 5 ''. The bottom border is 5.5''.
Selvedge width approx 33 1/2 inches.
Vertical design repeat 35 1/2 inches.