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Quilt (Wholecloth quilt)
1800-1850
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1955.0748.010
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1955.0748.010
Object Name
Quilt (Wholecloth quilt)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Origin Notes
The quilt was created in the United States, c. 1800-1850.
Secondary Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
The fabric was printed in England, c. 1800. Blue threads are present in the selvedges.
Date
1800-1850
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: on linen extension
Inscription: "SEASON 1" (stamped)
Type: Label
Location: on tag at corner
Inscription: "2E Port Royal/ Bedspread/ Jan- Feb- Mar." (typed)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Birds
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
Techniques
- Quilted
- Woven (plain)
- Plate printed
- Raised style
Construction Description
Hand- and machine-stitched
Dimensions (inches)
72.75 (W) x 105 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
184.79 (W) x 266.7 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements include the linen extension.
Vertical Design Repeat: 31.5 inches.
Florence Montgomery determined warps per inch at 48.