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Quilt (Wholecloth quilt)
1845-1855
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1969.3828
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.3828
Object Name
Quilt (Wholecloth quilt)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Origin Notes
The quilt was made in the United States.
Secondary Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was printed in England, c. 1850.
Date
1845-1855
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: tape label on back corner of quilt
Inscription: "John Lindzey"
Type: Label
Location: paper label on back of quilt
Inscription: "Elevator Hall / over Chest 2nd Floor."
Mark/Signature: No
Subject(s)
- American eagle
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Quilted
- Roller printed
- Mordant style
Construction Description
Hand-stitched
Dimensions (inches)
95 (W) x 92 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
241.3 (W) x 233.68 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are approximate due to the inherent variability of textiles.
Florence Montgomery determined warps per inch at 56.