Name/Title
Blue Calamanco QuiltDescription
Dark blue calamanco whole cloth 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. Polished effect created through calendering process, which involved dampened wool being pressed between two rollers to create glossy surface.Made/Created
Date made
circa 1775 - circa 1840Time Period
late 18th early 19th centuriesInscription/Signature/Marks
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Entire QuiltWidth
201 cmLength
232 cmCondition
Overall Condition
GoodCondition Detail
Tear, Missing Areas / HolesNotes
Some tearing/holes throughout
