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Quilt (Wholecloth quilt)
Favre-Petitpierre et Cie
1805-1830
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator/Artist/Maker
Favre-Petitpierre et Cie (Printer)
Place of Origin
Nantes; France; Europe
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
Museum Object Number
2009.0042 A
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Cora Ginsburg LLC
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Object Number
2009.0042 A
Object Name
Quilt (Wholecloth quilt)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator (Role)
Favre-Petitpierre et Cie (Printer)
Place of Origin
Nantes; France; Europe
Origin Notes
This wholecloth quilt is made from fabric that was printed by Favre Petitpierre et Cie in Nantes, France between 1805 and 1830.
Date
1805-1830
Subject(s)
- Henri IV
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
Techniques
- Plate printed
- Mordant style
- Woven (plain)
Dimensions (inches)
119.75 (W) x 109.25 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
304.165 (W) x 277.495 (L)
Measurement Notes
Totals above are the lenght of the top panel plus bottom overhang panel, width of the top panel plus left and right side overhang panels. Length of bottom overhang panel is 33". Width of left side overhang panel is 35.5". Width of right side overhang panel is 35.25". Top panel is 76.25" l x 49" w. Drops have scalloped edges, measured at the widest part of the curve.
Measurements are approximate due to the inherent variability of textiles.
Vertical design repeat: 31 1/2 inches