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Quilt (Wholecloth quilt)
1825-1840
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1969.3830
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.3830
Object Name
Quilt (Wholecloth quilt)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Origin Notes
This quilt was made in America between 1830 and 1850.
Secondary Place of Origin
United States; North America
Secondary Origin Notes
The fabric was printed in Britain or America between 1830 and 1840.
Date
1825-1840
Subject(s)
- American eagle
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Quilted
- Roller printed
- Woven (plain)
- Mordant style
Construction Description
Hand-stitched
Dimensions (inches)
95.5 (W) x 97.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
242.57 (W) x 247.65 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are approximate due to the inherent variability of textiles.
T111: Vertical design repeat: 15 1/2 inches; Selvedge width: 26 inches
T1154: Vertical design repeat: 14 inches; Selvedge width: 25 inches (RGW, 07/26/2013)