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1880 - 1900 Wool Pieced Comforter

Object Details

Description
Ninety 8-inch blocks were machine sewn to make this colorful wool quilt or comforter. It is tied at the centers and corners and has a satin-weave blue cotton lining. A variety of striped, plaid, and solid-colored wool fabrics, both plain- and twill-woven, provide the kaleidoscopic effect on this late 19th century example of a utilitarian quilt.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
maker
unknown
date made
1880-1900
Credit Line
Gift of Lt. Col. and Mrs. H. L. Jennerson
Physical Description
fabric, wool (overall material)
thread, cotton (overall material)
filling, cotton (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 79 in x 67 in; 201 cm x 170 cm
Object Name
quilt

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