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Collection Record Detail
Object Name
Coverlet
Object Number
1952-01-1
Description
White-work quilted coverlet. White cotton with linen backing, trapunto and quilted work, central motif of cornucopia of flowers, surrounded by a border of grapevines, leaves and tendrils, second border os fushia blossoms and leaves, outermost border of rushes. Cut out for 4 post bed.
Comment
Almira Collins (1790-1872) of Litchfield, daughter of Esther Morris and William Collins. Attended Litchfield Female Academy in 1805, and taught at the school in the early 1820's. Moved to Collinsville, IL in 1822. Married Rev. Salmon Giddings of St. Louis, MO in 1826. LHS has three paintings (1955-20-(1-3)), and album of 1848.
Category
Date Made
ca. 1825
Dimensions
110" x 83"
Social Tags (experimental)
