Summer Spread
QuiltmakerMade by
Samantha Selleck
(American, 1824 - 1864)
DesignerDesigned by
Captain Charles Selleck
(American, 1828 - 1900)
Date1860
MediumHand-stitched plain-woven white and printed cotton, or calico; red yarn; machine-stitched woven tape
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 86 x 76 1/2in. (218.4 x 194.3cm)
ClassificationsTextiles
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
Object number1986.220.0
DescriptionSummer spread in a Mariner's Compass pattern. The summer spread consists of a pieced and appliquéd top and a plain-woven white cotton backing. The summer spread uses red, yellow and blue printed plain-woven cotton, or calico, to make the design. The Mariner's Compass pattern consists of five multi-point stars that are appliquéd on a circle of white cotton and embellished with hand-stitched red yarn; these are then pieced into the summer spread top. Each compass has a fleur-de-lis at one point and a star at a point to the side. There is one compass in the center and one at each corner. The center of each side of the summer spread has an appliquéd anchor, and a pair of appliquéd flags or a pair of yellow stars. The summer spread has a pieced border consisting of red triangles. The top and backing are held together by a machine-stitched brown and white woven check binding at the all four edges.
Condition: The summer spread has scattered light and dark brown stains on the top and the backing.
Condition: The summer spread has scattered light and dark brown stains on the top and the backing.
Status
Not on view
