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Collection Record Detail
Object Name
Quilt
Object Number
2003-13-1
Description
Whole cloth chintz quilt. One side has repeating vertical rows of same design - dull pink flowers with green leaves on brown gingham background with vine like design inbetween flower bunches with bunches of small pink flowers with in vine. Cotton has been glazed. Several pieces of cotton used to complete this side but seams are not lined up along design. Reverse side whole cloth of six sided circles/honecombs made of several different printed cottons in colors of brown and dull greens. This side is often refered to as cheater cloth as the quilting gives the deception that the quilt has been pieced. This side also glazed
Category
Date Made
ca. 1825
Dimensions
103" long x 97" wide
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