Name/Title

Quilt

Description

White hand-quilted coverlet with appliquéd design of stylized stem and bud in diamond shape. The appliquéd design alternating with quilted garland circles. It has an appliquéd meander border of stems and buds on two adjoining sides. Background is white cotton, appliquéd green stems and pink buds in printed calico. Some staining and discoloring.

Made/Created

Artist

Priscilla Rose

Date made

circa 1840 - circa 1860

Time Period

Mid 19th Century

Place

State/Province

Maine

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

None

Notes

No signature

Dimensions

Width

203 cm

Length

234 cm

Materials

Material

Fabric

Material Notes

Top is fine cotton muslin with cotton calico buds and leaves. Backing is plain muslin

Colors

Color Notes

White background, red buds and green stems and leaves

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good

Notes

Some staining and discoloration