Blue Calamanco Quilt

Name/Title

Blue Calamanco Quilt

Description

Dark blue calamanco quilt. Quilting in pineapple, floral, and half feather wreath motifs. Hand quilted, whole cloth. Cut out for bed post in one corner. Natural tan woven wool fabric used for lining.

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown

Date made

circa 1775 - circa 1840

Time Period

late 18th early 19th centuries

Place

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

None

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Entire Quilt

Width

201 cm

Length

232 cm

Material

Wool, Linen

Color

Blue

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Condition Detail

Tear, Missing Areas / Holes

Notes

Some tearing/holes throughout