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On Display: House - Hardenbergh Bedroom
Quilt (Wholecloth quilt)
1780-1810
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
England or United States; United Kingdom or United States; Europe or North America
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1952.0325.001
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1952.0325.001
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
There is a history of ownership in the Waldron family of Albany County, New York. The quilt could have been made in New York State, but could also have been imported.
Secondary Place of Origin
England; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
This quilt is made from fabrics that were printed in England about 1770.
Date
1780-1810
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, lower left corner
Inscription: "52.325.1 / Hardenbergh / Br. / Jan- Apr." ON REVERSE: "T-8 / FM 188" (in graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, lower left corner
Inscription: "52.325.1 / T-9"
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Quilted
- Block printed
- Resist style
Construction Description
Hand-stitched
Dimensions (inches)
84 (W) x 94.25 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
213.36 (W) x 239.4 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are approximate due to the inherent variability of textiles. (Conservation, 2010)
Obverse: T9: Vertical design repeat: 24 1/8 inches; Horizontal design repeat: unable to determine; Selvedge width: more than 37.25 inches
Reverse: T8: Vertical design repeat: 25.75 inches; Horizontal design repeat: unable to determine; Selvedge width: more than 37.25 inches