Object Details
- Description
- The unknown maker of this quilt chose a traditional pieced pattern, but the fabrics make it memorable. The stars are all pieced of plain and patterned silk diamonds, with the center of the large star composed of black velvet alternating with gold-embroidered ivory satin. The combination of plain and patterned silks in the black background adds to the overall dramatic effect.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- maker
- unknown
- date made
- 1880-1900
- Credit Line
- Gift of Mrs. John Cropper
- Physical Description
- fabric, silk, satin, velvet (overall material)
- thread , silk, cotton (overall material)
- filling, cotton (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 80 in x 77 in; 203 cm x 196 cm
- Object Name
- quilt
