Variation of Cross and Crown and Tulip

Textile

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The Virginia Quilt Museum

Name/Title

Variation of Cross and Crown and Tulip

Entry/Object ID

1998.004.008

Description

Back to front. The entire quilt is quilted with feathered circles and plumes. There is some debris (seeds) in the cotton batting.

Collection

Permanent Collection

Acquisition

Accession

1998.004

Source or Donor

Lucy Catherine Bowie

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown Maker(s)

Date made

circa 1830

Notes

Purchased by Lucy Bowie at auction in 1943

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Location

Various Blocks

Transcription

Cannot decipher

Material/Technique

Ink

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall Quilt Dimensions

Width

74 in

Length

96 in

Materials

Material

Cotton

Material Notes

Salt Sacks

Color

Red, Green, Yellow

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Notes

wearing on edges; general stainings