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Quilt (Wholecloth quilt)
General Zachary Taylor at the Battle of Resaca de la Palma
1848-1858
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1969.0446
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mrs. Alfred C. Harrison
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Object Number
1969.0446
Object Name
Quilt (Wholecloth quilt)
Title
General Zachary Taylor at the Battle of Resaca de la Palma
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Secondary Place of Origin
United States; North America
Secondary Origin Notes
Per T book, this fabric was printed in the United States c. 1848.
Date
1848-1858
Subject(s)
- Zachary Taylor
- Military
- Political figure
- President
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Printed
- Quilted
Construction Description
Hand-stitched
Dimensions (inches)
82.5 (W) x 86 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
209.55 (W) x 218.44 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are approximate due to the inherent variability of textiles.
Florence Montgomery determined warps per inch at 76.
Vertical design repeat: 15 inches.