Appliqué Quilt
QuiltmakerQuilted by
Laura Crittenden
(American, 1800 - 1862)
Date1848
MediumHand-stitched plain-woven cotton, woven tape, cotton thread
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 93 3/4 x 89 1/2in. (238.1 x 227.3cm)
ClassificationsTextiles
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number1990.114.0
DescriptionAppliquéd quilt in the Eight of Hearts pattern using deep red, or Turkey red, cotton. The quilt consists of a plain-woven white cotton top, batting, and backing that are joined with a quilted pattern. In a white block at one corner of the top is the inscription "Laura Grant/ Hartford/ Ct./ 1848"; this is hand-stitched in pink thread using a chain stitch. The appliquéd pattern consists of a field of eight-petal flowers surrounded by four arrows; this applique pattern is hand-stitched onto the quilt in alternating rows leaving white squares of the quilt top visible. The quilting pattern consists of a wreath in the plain squares and a flower in the appliqued squares. All four sides of the quilt have a pieced triangular border. Each edge of the quilt has a woven basketweave tape binding.
Condition: The quilt has overall yellowing, plus light stains in the crease lines.
NotesObject Note: Pattern; this pattern is known as Eight of Hearts, pattern number 948.2 in Barbara Brackman's Encyclopedia of Applique.Condition: The quilt has overall yellowing, plus light stains in the crease lines.
Status
Not on view
