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Quilt (Wholecloth quilt)
1840-1860
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
England or United States; United Kingdom or United States; Europe or North America
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1969.0447
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mrs. Alfred C. Harrison
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Object Number
1969.0447
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 wholecloth quilt is made from fabric that was printed in England or America between 1840 and 1860.
Date
1840-1860
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Quilted
- Roller printed
- Woven (plain)
Construction Description
Hand-stitched
Dimensions (inches)
88.5 (W) x 94 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
224.79 (W) x 238.76 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are approximate due to the inherent variability of textiles.
Vertical design repeat: 13 3/4 inches
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Orlofsky, Myron & Orlofsky, Patsy. 1974 Quilts in America.
• Published: figure unknown