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Quilt (Wholecloth quilt)
La Liberte Americaine
J. P. Meillier et Cie
c. 1785 (1775-1795)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator/Artist/Maker
J. P. Meillier et Cie (Manufacturer)
Place of Origin
France; Europe
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1969.3833.002
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.3833.002
Object Name
Quilt (Wholecloth quilt)
Title
La Liberte Americaine
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator (Role)
J. P. Meillier et Cie (Manufacturer)
Place of Origin
France; Europe
Origin Notes
This bed hanging was printed by J.P. Meillier et Cie in Beautiran, France between 1790 and 1800.
Date
c. 1785 (1775-1795)
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Plate printed
- Mordant style
- Quilted
Dimensions (inches)
103.5 (W) x 114 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
262.89 (W) x 289.56 (L)
Measurement Notes
Vertical design repeat: 39 3/4 inches.