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Quilt (Wholecloth quilt)
1820-1830
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
England or United States; United Kingdom or United States; Europe or North America
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1969.3925
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.3925
Object Name
Quilt (Wholecloth quilt)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
England or United States; United Kingdom or United States; Europe or North America
Origin Notes
This quilt was probably made in England or the United States.
Secondary Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
The fabric was probably printed in England in c. 1825.
Date
1820-1830
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: back of quilt
Inscription: "MAPLE/ EXTRA FOR GUESTS/ All seasons"
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Flowers
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Quilted
- Woven (plain)
- Roller printed
- Mordant style
Construction Description
Hand-stitched.
Dimensions (inches)
91.5 (W) x 103.75 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
232.41 (W) x 263.525 (L)
Measurement Notes
Vertical design repeat: 12.5 inches.
Selvedge width: 23 inches.