Quilt

Status

Not on view

Date1800-1815

DimensionsOverall (H x W): 91 in. x 81 in. (231.14 cm x 205.74 cm) Other (Width of backing fabric): 33 1/2 in. (85.09 cm)

Credit LineGift of Judge Charles Burgess Ball, 1882

Object numberH-554

DescriptionPieced quilt of plain-weave off-white linen or cotton and various dark-ground chintzes, with chain-stitched central design of a floral bouquet surrounded by a loose floral garland. Appliqued floral motifs, with buttonhole stitch edges, at outer corners. Outer border is present only on one side. Center likely repurposed to use for this quilt.

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