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On Display: House - Childs Room
Quilt (Pieced quilt)
1815-1840
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1966.0085
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Complete Details
Object Number
1966.0085
Object Name
Quilt (Pieced quilt)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Origin Notes
This quilt was probably made between 1815 and 1840.
Secondary Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
The fabric was printed in England between 1815 and 1825.
Date
1815-1840
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: on attached tag
Inscription: "Childs Rm /66.85 Apr - Sept" (in graphite)
Type: Label
Location: on attached tag
Inscription: "Pillar / print /1825 - 1835" (in graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
Techniques
- Roller printed
- Quilted
- Pieced
- Woven (plain)
- Raised style
Construction Description
Hand-stitched
Dimensions (inches)
51 (W) x 72.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
129.54 (W) x 184.15 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are approximate due to the inherent variability of textiles.