American Quilt, 1822

Name/Title

American Quilt, 1822

Description

This quilt was given to the donor by her great-grandmother, Harriet Leonard Fishburn, as a fifth birthday present. It had been made by Mrs. Fishburn's mother, Mary (Mrs. Benjamin) Leonard in 1822. blue and white cotton, hand-quilted. Given to Mrs. Coates on her fifth birthday. July 3, 1922, by her great-grandmother, Harriet Fishburn (1840-1937.) There is a box of attached letters included with the gift. Letters to Mrs. Coates from her great-grandma

Artwork Details

Medium

cotton

Collection

Permanent Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Mary (Mrs. Benjamin) Leonard

Role

Quiltmaker

Exhibition

55 Years: Experiencing Art from the Museum Collection