Object Details
- Description
- The oval medallion that graces the center of this whole-cloth whitework quilt contains the embroidered initials “J W” and the date “1810.” A stuffed-work wreath of flowers encircles the medallion. This is in turn framed by borders of stuffed-work foliage and double cross-hatched quilting. This early example of white work was kept in the family until its donation to the National Museum of American History in 2000. The identity of the maker or “J W” is not known.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- maker
- unknown
- date made
- 1810
- Credit Line
- J. Marc Hehn, John M. Hehn, Jr. and Christopher S. Hehn
- Physical Description
- fabric, cotton (overall material)
- thread, cotton (overall material)
- filling, cotton (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 94 in x 91 in; 239 cm x 230 cm
- Object Name
- quilt, wholecloth
