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Quilt (Wholecloth quilt)
1820-1840
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Probably United States; Probably North America
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1969.3961
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.3961
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 the United States between 1820 and 1840.
Secondary Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
The fabric was printed in England in about 1814.
Date
1820-1840
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Quilted
- Woven (plain)
- Mordant style
- Block printed
Construction Description
Hand-stitched
Dimensions (inches)
127 (W) x 115.25 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
322.58 (W) x 292.735 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are approximate due to the inherent variability of textiles. (Conservation, 2009).
Measurements for Montgomery Design Number T403:
Florence Montgomery determined warps per inch at 68.
Vertical design repeat: 13 11/16 inches.
Horizontal design repeat: One half drop and approximately 9 inches extra.