Object Details
- Description
- The top of this quilt is cotton, block printed and painted in England or France in the late 18th century. The floral, tree, and bird motifs were popular for fabrics at that time. Probably the fabric was originally used for bed furniture that included curtains at the sides, head, and foot, enclosing the whole bed. When these sets became worn, faded, or out-dated, the fabric was frequently recycled. The floral-designed, roller-printed fabric used for the lining is from the mid-19th century.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- maker
- unknown
- date made
- 1840-1860
- Credit Line
- Gift of Mrs. George Maurice Morris
- Physical Description
- fabric, cotton (overall material)
- thread, linen, cotton (overall material)
- filling, cotton (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 93 in x 79 in; 237 cm x 201 cm
- Object Name
- quilt
