Quilt

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Quilt

Entry/Object ID

VC.58.495

Description

Quilt: bold pattern of pheasants and flowers and leaves with branches in dark and light indigo blue on white background. This resist dyed fabric has been pieced together as though used originally as another form. Backing of mottled brown and white cotton which is also used for binding. A brown and white plaid patches one corner. Quilting stitches in diagonal lines three inches apart. Cotton interlining.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1700 - 1799 Date made: r. 1700 - 1799

Dimensions

Dimension Description

original

Height

84 in

Width

95-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 84 x 95 1/2 in. (213.4 x 242.6 cm)

Material

Cotton

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Very soiled, faded and worn.

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

VC.58.72 - Chair, wing - Used together

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

Now slipcover on chair VC.58.72.

Note Type

General Note

Note

slipcover