1850-1899 Pieced Wool Quilt

Object Details

unknown

Description

Five different striped, plaid, and plain blue, rust, and khaki colored wool and wool-cotton fabrics are utilized to construct the 9½-inch blocks for this utilitarian quilt. Four-patch blocks provide a contrast on each corner. One edge has an added cotton strip, apparently a later addition. The quilt is lined with a woven plaid blanket. The initial “E” is embroidered in one corner of the lining. Quilted 5-6 stitches per inch in a 1½-inch diagonal grid pattern.

This pieced wool quilt with a wool blanket lining is an example of a 19th century bed covering specifically made for warmth.

Location

Currently not on view

1850-1899

ID Number

1986.0675.01

catalog number

1986.0675.01

accession number

1986.0675

Object Name

quilt

Other Terms

quilt; Household Textile

Physical Description

fabric, wool, cotton (overall material)

thread, cotton (overall material)

filling, cotton (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 74 in x 67 in; 187.96 cm x 170.18 cm

place made

United States: Pennsylvania

Related Publication

Bowman, Doris M.. The Smithsonian Treasury of American Quilts

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subject

Quilting

Record ID

nmah_1091490

Metadata Usage (text)

CC0

GUID (Link to Original Record)

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746af-d3b7-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa