Collections record Beta
Collection Record Detail
Object Name
Quilt
Object Number
1971-01-3
Description
Patchwork quilted coverlet, Orange Peel design, in three printed cotton calicos; one - green and yellow ivy leaves on green ground, two - random sprigs of red and white roses on natural ground, worked into orange peel design, three - small green flowers with yellow center on green background. Quilted in diamond pattern. No stuffing. Linen backing. Binding of white floral cotton.
Comment
Made by women of the Seth Farnham, Jr. family, either his wife Asenath, or daughters Emily Collins, Phoebe Maria, or Harriet B.
Category
Maker
Date Made
ca. 1850
Dimensions
105" x 91"
Social Tags (experimental)
