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Quilt (Wholecloth quilted Palampore)
1790-1800
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Jouy-En-Josas; France; Europe
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1955.0637.005
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1955.0637.005
Object Name
Quilt (Wholecloth quilted Palampore)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Jouy-En-Josas; France; Europe
Origin Notes
This quilt is made using printed cotton made by in France in c. 1795.
Secondary Place of Origin
India; Asia
Secondary Origin Notes
The other side of the quilt is made from a palampore hand painted in India.
Date
1790-1800
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: on tag
Inscription: "SEASON 3"
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Tree of life
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Quilted
- Woven (plain)
- Painted
- Block printed
- Mordant style
Construction Description
hand-stitched
Dimensions (inches)
103 (W) x 103.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
261.62 (W) x 262.89 (L)
Measurement Notes
Vertical Design Repeat (backing fabric, T297): 15 inches.
Selvedge width: 34 inches.