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Quilt (Wholecloth quilt)
1750-1770
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
England or United States; United Kingdom or United States; Europe or North America
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1955.0656 J, K
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1955.0656 J, K
Object Name
Quilt (Wholecloth quilt)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
England or United States; United Kingdom or United States; Europe or North America
Secondary Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
This quilt is made from fabric that was printed in England about 1765.
Date
1750-1770
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "55.656 j / HAMPTON RM / APR- JUNE" (in graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Block printed
- Resist style
- Woven (plain)
- Quilted
Dimensions (inches)
59.25 (W) x 86.25 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
150.495 (W) x 219.075 (L)
Measurement Notes
L taken at left edge; W taken at lower (foot) edge.
Measurements are approximate due to the inherent variability of textiles. (Conservation, 2010)
1955.0656 J (T11): Vertical design repeat: 23 7/8 inches, Selvedge width: more than 35 1/2 inches
1955.0656 K (T12): Vertical design repeat: 31 1/4 inches, Selvedge width: more than 34 1/2 inches