Name/Title
Orange Peel QuiltDescription
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
Date made
circa 1840 - circa 1880Time Period
Mid to late 19th centuryNotes
According to quilt scholar Laurie Labar this quilt is hard to date but likely mid to late 19th century.Inscription/Signature/Marks
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Entire quiltWidth
196 cmLength
238 cmCondition
Overall Condition
GoodCondition Detail
Tear, FadingNotes
Some fading and small tears/rips.
