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Quilt (Wholecloth quilt)
1780-1820
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
England or United States; United Kingdom or United States; Europe or North America
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1967.0078
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mrs. George C. Chandler
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Object Number
1967.0078
Object Name
Quilt (Wholecloth quilt)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
England or United States; United Kingdom or United States; Europe or North America
Origin Notes
This quilt was made in England or the United States between 1780 and 1820.
Secondary Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
The fabric was printed in England c. 1770.
Date
1780-1820
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Quilted
- Block printed
- Mordant style
- Woven (plain)
Construction Description
Hand-stitched
Dimensions (inches)
99 (W) x 97 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
251.46 (W) x 246.38 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are approximate due to inherent variability of textiles.
Vertical design repeat: 13 1/2 inches
Selvedge width: 33 1/2 inches