Object Details
- Description
- This fine example of a framed center quilt belonged to the Alston family and came from the Fairfield-on-the-Waccamaw plantation near Georgetown County, South Carolina.
- The center is composed of three block-printed squares. These were specifically designed and produced in the first half of the 19th century to be used as quilt centers or for cushion covers. The center of the quilt is framed by five borders cut from printed floral stripe cottons, each with a tiny geometric band. A sixth border is appliquéd with flowers and birds cut from various glazed chintzes.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- quilter
- unknown
- date made
- 1820-1840
- Credit Line
- Gift of Pinckney Alston Trapier
- Physical Description
- fabric, cotton (overall material)
- thread, cotton (overall material)
- filling, cotton (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 116 in x 115 in; 295 cm x 291 cm
- Object Name
- quilt
