Maker:

unknown  Search this

Physical Description:

fabric, cotton (overall material)

thread, cotton (overall material)

filling, cotton (overall material)

Measurements:

overall: 79 in x 79 in; 201 cm x 201 cm

Object Name:

quilt

Place made:

United States

Date made:

1850-1875

Description:

A variation of the “Irish Chain” and “Sawtooth” bands are used to frame the four “Tulip”motifs on this 19th century red and green quilt. Outline quilting is used for the motifs at 8-9 stitches per inch. A combination of straight and diagonal grid quilting enhances the overall design of this pieced and appliqued quilt.

Location:

Currently not on view

Subject:

Quilting  Search this

Credit Line:

Gift of Mrs. Roy E. Thomas and Col. Herbert A. Meek

ID Number:

TE.T12175

Accession number:

231442

Catalog number:

T12175

See more items in:

Home and Community Life: Textiles

Textiles

Domestic Furnishings

Quilts

Data Source:

National Museum of American History

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a3-cd77-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmah_556385