Name/Title
Bed QuiltDescription
Linsey-woolsey bed quilt. Navy-blue with fruit and leaf design in quilting. Palm leaves on lower corners. Backing cotton fabric. Polished surface created through calendaring process, which involves dampened wool being pressed between two rollers.Made/Created
Date made
1780 - 1810Time Period
late 18th-early 19th centuriesPlace
Region
NortheastContinent
North AmericaInscription/Signature/Marks
Dimensions
Width
203.2 cmLength
233.7 cmMaterial
Cloth (wool and linen)Condition
Overall Condition
Fair to GoodNotes
Areas of repair. Overall condition fair to good.