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Quilt (Wholecloth quilt)
1790-1850
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Probably United States; Probably North America
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1969.3901
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.3901
Object Name
Quilt (Wholecloth quilt)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Probably United States; Probably North America
Origin Notes
This quilt was probably made in North America in the early nineteenth century.
Secondary Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
The fabric was printed in England in c. 1790.
Date
1790-1850
Subject(s)
- Flowers
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Quilted
- Woven (plain)
- Block printed
- Mordant style
Construction Description
Hand-stitched
Dimensions (inches)
98.5 (W) x 118 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
250.19 (W) x 299.72 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are approximate due to the inherent variability of textiles. (Conservation, 2009)
Vertical design repeat: 14.50 inches.
Horizontal design repeat: horizontal repeat works.
Selvedge width: 26 inches, visible selvedge to seam; likely 1/4 inches including second selvedge turned in seam.