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On Display: House - Philadelphia Empire Bedroom
Quilt (Whitework quilt)
1825-1840
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1989.0027
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Felicia Krygier
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Object Number
1989.0027
Object Name
Quilt (Whitework quilt)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Secondary Place of Origin
United States; North America
Secondary Origin Notes
The cotton and linen fabrics used on this quilt were probably both made in the United States between 1820 and 1840. The front thread count is 128 warps and 128 wefts per square inch. The backing fabric thread count is 36 warps by 44 wefts per square inch.
Date
1825-1840
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse corner
Inscription: "89.27" (in graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Grapevine
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
Techniques
- Quilted
- Stuffed
- Woven (plain)
Construction Description
Hand-stitched
Dimensions (inches)
122.5 (W) x 101.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
311.15 (W) x 257.81 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements taken at outer edges. Seam to seam, the vertical panels of fabric are each approximately 34 inches wide.