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Quilt (Wholecloth quilt)
1785-1830
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
- Wool
Museum Object Number
1958.0112.011 A
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Object Number
1958.0112.011 A
Object Name
Quilt (Wholecloth quilt)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Origin Notes
This quilt was probably made in England between 1785 and 1830.
Secondary Place of Origin
France; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
The fabric was printed in France between 1740 and 1770.
Date
1785-1830
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
- Wool
Techniques
- Quilted
- Block printed
- Woven (plain)
- Mordant style
Construction Description
Hand-stitched
Dimensions (inches)
127 (W) x 119 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
322.58 (W) x 302.26 (L)
Measurement Notes
The left and right drops each measure 70.5''wide by 36'' long. The drop at the foot measures 33 inches long by 53.5 inches wide.
Measurements are approximate due to inherent variability of textiles.
Florence Montgomery determined warps per inch at 56.
Vertical design repeat: 40 inches.