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Quilt fragment (Wholecloth quilt fragment)
1770-1800
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
France; Europe
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1957.0027.008 A
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Object Number
1957.0027.008 A
Object Name
Quilt fragment (Wholecloth quilt fragment)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
France; Europe
Origin Notes
This quilt fragment is made from fabric that was printed in France during the late 18th century.
Date
1770-1800
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
Techniques
- Block printed
- Woven (plain)
- Mordant style
- Quilted
Construction Description
hand-stitched
Dimensions (inches)
51.25 (W) x 109.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
130.175 (W) x 278.13 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are approximate due to inherent variability of textiles.
Montgomery determined warps per inch: 48.
Vertical design repeat: 20 1/2 inches
Selvedge width: 36 inches (at least) (RGW, 01/07/2014)