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Quilt (Wholecloth quilt)
1825-1835
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1969.1273
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.1273
Object Name
Quilt (Wholecloth quilt)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Secondary Place of Origin
Fall River; Massachusetts; New England; United States; North America
Secondary Origin Notes
This textile was probably printed at the American Print Works in Fall River, Massachusetts between 1825 to 1835.
Date
1825-1835
Subject(s)
- Lafayette
- Military
- Washington
- George
- Centennial
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Quilted
- Woven (plain)
- Mordant style
- Roller printed
- Block printed
Construction Description
Hand-stitched
Dimensions (inches)
68.5 (W) x 75 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
173.99 (W) x 190.5 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are approximate due to the inherent variability of textiles.
Florence Montgomery determined warps per inch: 76
Vertical design repeat: 2.5 inches
Selvedge width: 23 inches (RGW, 07/24/2012)