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Quilt (Pieced quilt)
1830-1845
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1969.3058
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.3058
Object Name
Quilt (Pieced quilt)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Origin Notes
This quilt was probably made in North America between 1830 and 1845.
Secondary Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
The backing fabric (T128) was printed in England in about 1820.
Date
1830-1845
Subject(s)
- Jackson
- Andrew
- Benjamin Franklin
- George Washington
- Lafayette
- Commodore Bainbridge
- Commodore Decatur
- Barbary pirates
- War of 1812
- Military
- Maritime
- Political figure
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Quilted
- Pieced
- Roller printed
- Cylinder printed
- Mordant style
Construction Description
Hand-stitched
Dimensions (inches)
76 (W) x 88.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
193.04 (W) x 224.79 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are approximate due to the inherent variability of textiles. (Conservation, 2011).
Vertical design repeat: 13.5 inches.
Selvedge width: 24 inches.