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1800 - 1820 Block-printed Quilt

Object Details

Description
A floral block-printed fabric was used to make this quilted counterpane. Three panels of cotton, block-printed in brown, red, and pink with penciled blue were sewn with linen thread to create the center. This was framed by a band of trees also block-printed on cotton. "S . B 6" is cross-stiched on the lining. It was quilted in a chevron pattern, 9 stitches per inch, and finished with an ivory silk tape binding.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
maker
unknown
date made
1800-1820
Credit Line
Gift of The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Physical Description
fabric, cotton (overall material)
thread, linen, cotton, silk (overall material)
filling, cotton (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 103 in x 99 in; 262 cm x 251 cm
Object Name
quilt

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