Object Details
maker
Walcott, Mary L.
Description
Mary L. Walcott constructed this quilt based on the “Wild Goose Chase” pattern using only plain red and polka-dotted red and white cottons. It is quilted at 7-8 stitches/inch using grid and chevron patterns. She made this quilt about the time her son, Charles D. Walcott, was born. In 1907 he became the fourth Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Charles D. Walcott
date made
1840-1860
ID Number
TE.T04592
accession number
69191
catalog number
T04592
Object Name
quilt
Physical Description
fabric, cotton (overall material)
thread, cotton (overall material)
filling, cotton (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 78 in x 75 in; 198 cm x 191 cm
place made
United States: New York, Utica
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
Quilting
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_556298