Name/Title

Trapunto Quilt

Description

Beautiful white on white “Trapunto or Stuffed Work” summer quilt or wedding quilt. Basket of flowers in a circular cartouche in center, framed in a diamond square. Cornucopia design in the corners and a meander feather design forms the border. Beautiful and skillful hand quilting. The top is a fine cotton fabric and the back is a corse linen fabric.

Made/Created

Date made

1820 - 1840

Time Period

19th Century

Place

State/Province

Maine

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Dimensions

Width

161.3 cm

Length

190.5 cm

Materials

Material Notes

Top is cotton and backing is linen

Color

White

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good