Object Details
maker
unknown
Description
Baskets have long been a popular motif on quilts. Pieced basket patterns became popular in the mid-19th century. This example is in red and green plain-woven cottons. The lining is a roller-printed cotton. The red and green baskets are pieced and appliqued on 7-inch white blocks, alternating with red and green blocks. The border consists of 3-inch bands; red, green and white at the sides; red and white at the top and bottom. The lining, blocks and border strips are machine stitched. It is quilted at 6-7 stitches per inch. The well-planned quilt, in vivid colors, is an interesting variation of the basket quilt.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Lillie Tier
date made
1875-1885
ID Number
TE.T11175
accession number
205529
catalog number
T11175
Object Name
quilt
Physical Description
fabric, cotton (overall material)
filling, cotton (overall material)
thread, cotton (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 91 in x 87 in; 231 cm x 221 cm
place made
United States: Virginia, Brentsville
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
Quilting
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_556366