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Quilt (Pieced and applique quilt)
Margaret Nichols
1810-1813
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator/Artist/Maker
Margaret Nichols (Maker)
Place of Origin
Delaware; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1958.0108
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William R.Elkington
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Object Number
1958.0108
Object Name
Quilt (Pieced and applique quilt)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator (Role)
Margaret Nichols (Maker)
Place of Origin
Delaware; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
The quilt was made in 1813 in North America.
Secondary Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
The printed fabric used to create the bird and tree applique deisgn and the surrounding floral sprigs and leaves was printed in England in about 1780-1800.
Date
1810-1813
Subject(s)
- Birds
- Flowers
- Butterflies
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Appliqued
- Pieced
- Woven (plain)
- Block printed
- Mordant style
Construction Description
Hand-stitched
Dimensions (inches)
90 (W) x 101.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
228.6 (W) x 257.81 (L)