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Whole Cloth Quilt
Quilt
American
1750-1800
Medium/Technique
Wool twill, quilted
Dimensions
Length x width: 236.2 × 217.8 cm (93.75 × 84.5 in.)
Top Edge: 85 3/4"
Top Edge: 85 3/4"
Credit Line
Gift of the American Textile History Museum—Frederic H. Hilton
Accession Number2017.879
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionWhole cloth dark blue wool twill (shalloon) quilt with gold/brown wool twill backing. Blue glazed woolens were imported from England, but the gold-colored wool was probably produced locally in America. Central quilted motif consists of a heart surrounded by a scrolling chain of feathered leaves. Borders on sides and top and bottom include a larger scrolling chain of feathered leaves accented by floral motifs. On sides there are tulips and roses; top and bottom have five petaled flowers and small hearts. Hand quilted using 5-6 stitches per inch.
ProvenanceSold by Frederic H. Hilton, to the American Textile History Museum, Lowell, MA; 2017, gift of the American Textile History Museum to the MFA. (Accession date: June 21, 2017)