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Pieced quilt
American
Early 19th century
Object Place: United States
Medium/Technique
Printed plain weave cotton, pieced, appliquéd, and quilted
Dimensions
191 x 192.5 cm (75 3/16 x 75 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number50.505
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionPieced quilt with central square medallion with large "star of Bethlehem" or "lone Star" surrounded by appliqued fruit and leaf bunches from imported printed cotton, enclosed by four large squares. Borders from interior out; a repeating ‘windmill' or ‘patchbook' motif; repeating lozenge motifs; ‘star of Bethlehem' repeating within lozenge compartments; and a repeating double lozenge motif. All design elements made of pieces taken from various printed cotton fabrics; quilted with a white cotton ground.
ProvenanceGift of Elizabeth Day McCormick to MFA, March 13, 1950.