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Quilt (Wholecloth quilt)
1848-1860
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1969.3059
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.3059
Object Name
Quilt (Wholecloth quilt)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Origin Notes
Quilt probably was created in the United States soon after the date of fabric manufacture.
Secondary Place of Origin
United States; North America
Secondary Origin Notes
The fabric was probably printed in the United States in 1848.
Date
1848-1860
Subject(s)
- Mexican War
- Zachary Taylor
- Military
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Quilted
- Woven (plain)
- Mordant style
- Roller printed
- Block printed
Construction Description
Hand-stitched
Dimensions (inches)
76.5 (W) x 87.75 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
194.31 (W) x 222.885 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are approximate due to the inherent variability of textiles.
Vertical design repeat: 14 inches