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Quilt (Wholecloth quilt)
1730-1810
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Probably United States; Probably North America
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1968.0366
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Montgomery 1968.
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Object Number
1968.0366
Object Name
Quilt (Wholecloth quilt)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Probably United States; Probably North America
Origin Notes
The quilt was probably constructed in the United States of fabric produced in England and in America.
Secondary Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
These fabrics were probably printed in England between 1730 and 1790. The fabric on the reverse might be American. (T3221)
Date
1730-1810
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Quilted
- Block printed
- Woven (plain)
- Mordant style
Construction Description
Hand-stitched
Dimensions (inches)
94 (W) x 91 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
238.76 (W) x 231.14 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are approximate due to the inherent variability of textiles. (Conservation, 2009)
T3219: Vertical design repeat: 13.50 inches; Horizontal design repeat: No; Selvedge width: approximately 37 5/8 inches
T3220: Vertical design repeat: 14.25 inches; Horizontal design repeat: No; Selvedge width: approximately 38 inches
T3221: Vertical design repeat: individually stamped and approximately 3.75 inches; Horizontal design repeat: Yes, as the floral motifs have been individually stamped onto the fabric; Selvedge width: approximately 41 inches