Orange Peel Quilt

Name/Title

Orange Peel Quilt

Description

Pieced and quilted blue and tan orange peel pattern quilt. Two fabrics used, one blue with tan stripes and sprigs, the other marbleized tan. Overall pattern blue and tan interlocking circles with blue diamonds. Border is of a different, third fabric. Plain blue cotton backing. Triangular cut outs for bed posts.

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown

Date made

circa 1800 - circa 1850

Time Period

Early to mid 19th century

Place

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

None

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Entire quilt

Width

196 cm

Length

238 cm

Material

Cotton

Color

Blue, Tan

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Condition Detail

Tear, Fading

Notes

Some fading and small tears/rips.