Quilt

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Collection Type

Textiles

Date

1845-1860

GUSN

GUSN-51151

Description

Comprised of alternating columns of pieced diamond blocks. Five columns of nine-patch blocks, each of two types printed cottons. Four columns of whole blocks widely spaced yellow sprig flowers; [diagram] dot motifs on white ground. Same for sawtooth frame and 6" wide side borders; edges bound in same quilted lines.

Details

Descriptive Terms

quilts
calico
chintz
cotton (textile)
glazing (coating)
piecing
quilting
Needlework
Quilt
Quilt

Associated Building

Used At Spencer-Peirce-Little House (Newbury, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

83 1/2 x 71 1/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1986.821

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