Object Details
maker
unknown
Description
A floral block-printed fabric was used to make this quilted counterpane. Three panels of cotton, block-printed in brown, red, and pink with penciled blue were sewn with linen thread to create the center. This was framed by a band of trees also block-printed on cotton. "S . B 6" is cross-stiched on the lining. It was quilted in a chevron pattern, 9 stitches per inch, and finished with an ivory silk tape binding.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
date made
1800-1820
ID Number
TE.T17338.000
catalog number
T17338.000
accession number
321804
Object Name
quilt
Physical Description
fabric, cotton (overall material)
thread, linen, cotton, silk (overall material)
filling, cotton (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 103 in x 99 in; 262 cm x 251 cm
place made
United States
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
Quilting
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_642520