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Quilt (Applique quilt)
1825-1835
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1969.1274
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.1274
Object Name
Quilt (Applique quilt)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
The quilt was probably created in Pennsylvania, judging by the applique design and color choices.
Secondary Place of Origin
Fall River; Massachusetts; New England; United States; North America
Secondary Origin Notes
The backing fabric 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
- Appliqued
- Quilted
- Woven (plain)
- Mordant style
- Roller printed
- Block printed
Construction Description
Hand-stitched.
Dimensions (inches)
87 (W) x 89.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
220.98 (W) x 227.33 (L)
Measurement Notes
For Montgomery Design Number T126:
Florence Montgomery determined warps per inch: 76.
Vertical design repeat: 2.5 inches.
Selvedge width: 23 inches (RGW, 07/24/2012).