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On Display: House - Philadelphia Bedroom
Quilt (Wholecloth quilt)
1835-1860
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1957.1295 A
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1957.1295 A
Object Name
Quilt (Wholecloth quilt)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
Previously this quilt has been attributed to French, Louis XV era, but it is more likely to be American, possibly Quaker.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
The silk fabric was probably made in Europe in the mid 19th century.
Date
1835-1860
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse, twill tape tag
Inscription: "SEASON #2 4" (stamped in red)
Type: Label
Location: reverse, pinned on tag
Inscription: "57.1295" (in graphite)
Type: Label
Location: reverse corner, fabric tag
Inscription: "2 N - PHILADELPHIA / BEDSPREAD / Jan-Feb-Mar / July-Aug-Sept" (typed)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Cotton
Techniques
- Quilted
- Woven (plain)
Construction Description
Hand-stitched
Dimensions (inches)
73.5 (W) x 119.25 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
186.69 (W) x 302.895 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall.