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On Display: House - Winterthur Bedroom
Quilt (Wholecloth quilt)
The Union of France with America; America Paying Homage to France
Jean-Baptiste Huet
1785-1810
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator/Artist/Maker
Jean-Baptiste Huet (Fabric manufacturer)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1952.0348.002
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1952.0348.002
Object Name
Quilt (Wholecloth quilt)
Title
The Union of France with America; America Paying Homage to France
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator (Role)
Jean-Baptiste Huet (Fabric manufacturer)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Origin Notes
This quilted bedcover was probably made in the United States.
Secondary Place of Origin
Jouy-En-Josas; France; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was printed between 1785-1790 at Jouy.
Date
1785-1810
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse corner
Inscription: "SEASON 2 4" (stamped in red)
Type: Label
Location: reverse corner
Inscription: "995" (stamped in black)
Type: Label
Location: reverse corner, pinned on tag
Inscription: "52.348.2 / WINTERTHUR / B/RM / SEPT - DEC." (in graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- American Indian
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Quilted
- Plate printed
- Mordant style
Dimensions (inches)
95.5 (H) x 87 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
242.57 (H) x 220.98 (W)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall