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Quilt (Wholecloth quilt)
1840-1860
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Probably United States; Probably North America
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1969.3904.001
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.3904.001
Object Name
Quilt (Wholecloth quilt)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Probably United States; Probably North America
Secondary Place of Origin
England or America; Europe or North America
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was probably manufactured in England or North America in about 1850.
Date
1840-1860
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: upper right side of quilt
Inscription: "X" (stamped)
Mark/Signature: No
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Quilted
- Woven (plain)
- Cylinder printed
- Mordant style
Construction Description
Hand-stitched
Dimensions (inches)
75 (W) x 91 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
190.5 (W) x 231.14 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are approximate due to inherent variability of textiles.
Warps per inch: 52.
Vertical design repeat: 14.5 inches.