Object Details
maker
Green, Bethiah D.
Description
Under the center basket of this embroidered counterpane is the inscription “Bethiah D. Green” and on the basket at the top is “Begun October 2, 1796.” The date “1798” appears several times in the border. In addition to the many birds and floral motifs, other designs include the head of George Washington; his riderless horse; a milestone inscribed “12 miles to Boston;” and a pig. According to family tradition, this quilt was inspired by an event that Bethiah witnessed in 1789 when George Washington, passing through Weston, Massachusetts, was nearly thrown from his horse when a pig ran across the road.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Greenwood
date made
1796-1805
1796-1798
ID Number
TE.E388872
accession number
182022
catalog number
E388872
Object Name
counterpane
Physical Description
fabric, linen, cotton (overall material)
thread, linen, silk (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 103 in x 92 in; 261 cm x 234 cm
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
Quilting
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1336825