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1850 - 1875 Pieced Quilt

Object Details

Description
Plain-weave roller-printed cottons, mainly geometrics, plaids, and stripes were effectively assembled to construct this quilt. Pieced blocks, 8 1/2-inch square, are crossed diagonally by a band of pieced small triangles to create an overall interesting geometric effect.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
maker
unknown
date made
1850-1875
Credit Line
Gift of The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Physical Description
fabric, cotton (overall material)
thread, cotton (overall material)
filling, cotton (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 75 in x 67 in; 191 cm x 170 cm
Object Name
quilt

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