Object Details
- Description
- Five different striped, plaid, and plain blue, rust, and khaki colored wool and wool-cotton fabrics are utilized to construct the 9½-inch blocks for this utilitarian quilt. Four-patch blocks provide a contrast on each corner. One edge has an added cotton strip, apparently a later addition. The quilt is lined with a woven plaid blanket. The initial “E” is embroidered in one corner of the lining. Quilted 5-6 stitches per inch in a 1½-inch diagonal grid pattern.
- This pieced wool quilt with a wool blanket lining is an example of a 19th century bed covering specifically made for warmth.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- maker
- unknown
- date made
- 1850-1899
- Physical Description
- fabric, wool, cotton (overall material)
- thread, cotton (overall material)
- filling, cotton (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 74 in x 67 in; 187.96 cm x 170.18 cm
- Object Name
- quilt
- Other Terms
- quilt; Household Textile
