Washington-Harrison Comforter

Textile

The Virginia Quilt Museum

Name/Title

Washington-Harrison Comforter

Entry/Object ID

2005.006.003

Description

This comforter was machine pieced and hand pieced, as well as knotted. It depicts George Washington and Benjamin Harrison. Fabrics mostly from furnishing fabric. Back-to-front binding. Backing looks to be drapes.

Context

It was believed that this piece was created in celebration of the Centennial of Washington taking office (1789) when Harrison was president (1889-1893). Harrison was the 23rd president. The quilt also shows two American flags, one from 1789 and one from 1889.

Collection

Permanent Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2005.006

Source or Donor

Green Valley Auctions, Inc.

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown Maker(s)

Role

Maker

Date made

circa 1889 - 1910

Notes

Dated by Barb Garrett

Other Names and Numbers

Other Names

Harrison-Washington Comforter

Centennial Thread Comforter

Other Number

Was #214 at Green Valley

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall Quilt Dimensions

Width

46 in

Length

80 in

Material

Cotton

Color

Multi-Color

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Notes

Tears around the edge. One hole BR that has been repairs previously.

Overall Condition

Good

Notes

Overall staining and discoloration and fading. Some fabric separation. Done by VQM Staff.