Object Details
- Description
- Forty-nine blocks make up this mid-19th-century example of an album quilt. According to the family information it was made in Washington, D.C., for Margaret Day when she moved to Baltimore, Maryland. The blocks are appliquéd mainly with floral motifs, but there are also a few patriotic blocks with American flags and an eagle. Seven blocks have initials. The quilt is cotton-filled, lined, and quilted.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- maker
- unknown
- date made
- 1850-1860
- Credit Line
- Gift of Mrs. Richard Shook
- Physical Description
- thread, cotton (overall material)
- fabric, cotton, wool (overall material)
- filling, cotton (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 89 in x 84 in; 226 cm x 213 cm
- Object Name
- quilt
