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Quilt

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1780-1820

GUSN

GUSN-53261

Description

Squares on point; two prints used repeatedly: a red and white copperplate Asian scene and a flowering vine on brown ground. Down one side brown ground print with flowers and column. Linen backing; quilting in herringbone pattern.

Details

Descriptive Terms

quilts
chintz
linen (material)
piecing
quilting
toile (textile material)
Chinoiserie
Needlework
Quilt
Quilt

Associated Building

Original To Fowler House Purchase - WSA,

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

97 x 98 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Purchase

Accession Number

1942.1026

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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