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On Display: House - Maple Room
Quilt (Wholecloth quilt)
1750-1800
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Wool
- Linen
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1956.0592
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1956.0592
Object Name
Quilt (Wholecloth quilt)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
New England; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This quilt was possibly made in New England.
Secondary Place of Origin
England or United States; Europe or North America
Secondary Origin Notes
The fabric used on this quilt was probably made in the United States or England.
Date
1750-1800
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "56.592/Maple Bed" (recto), "Label/changed/8/03" (verso), in graphite
Type: Label
Location: reverse, sewn to corner
Inscription: "2 C - MAPLE/Bedspread/Jan-Feb-Mar" (typed) "Nov - Dec" (in ink)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, twill tape label
Inscription: "SEASON 123" (stamped in red)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Wool
- Linen
- Cotton
Techniques
- Quilted
- Woven (plain)
Construction Description
Hand-stitched
Dimensions (inches)
81 (W) x 87 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
205.74 (W) x 220.98 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall, taken at outside edge.