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DEACESSIONED June 22, 2017
Pieced quilt
American
second quarter 19th century
Object Place: United States
Medium/Technique
Printed cottons, pieced and quilted
Dimensions
Overall: 204 x 137.2 cm (80 5/16 x 54 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of the Estate of Mrs. Arthur T. Cabot
Accession Number46.171
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionPieced quilt in the pattern called "Grandmothers' Flower Garden" created with hexagon-shaped mosaic. Hand-quilted with about 9 stitches per inch. Bound on 3 sides, with knife-edge hem on fourth; backed with off-white cotton plain weave.
ProvenanceMrs. Arthur T. Cabot; gift of the Estate of Mrs. Arthur T. Cabot to MFA, May 11, 1950.