1880 - 1900 "Stars of Bethlehem" Silk Quilt

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Object Details

maker

unknown

Description

The unknown maker of this quilt chose a traditional pieced pattern, but the fabrics make it memorable. The stars are all pieced of plain and patterned silk diamonds, with the center of the large star composed of black velvet alternating with gold-embroidered ivory satin. The combination of plain and patterned silks in the black background adds to the overall dramatic effect.

Location

Currently not on view

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. John Cropper

date made

1880-1900

ID Number

TE.T12091

accession number

54020

catalog number

T12091

Object Name

quilt

Physical Description

fabric, silk, satin, velvet (overall material)

thread , silk, cotton (overall material)

filling, cotton (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 80 in x 77 in; 203 cm x 196 cm

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Home and Community Life: Textiles

Quilts

Textiles

Domestic Furnishings

Data Source

National Museum of American History

Subject

Quilting

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a3-b973-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_556382