Wholecloth Quilt
QuiltmakerQuilted by a member of the
Punderson family
American
Date1750-1775
MediumHand-stitched, copperplate-printed plain-woven cotton; plain-woven linen
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 104 x 90 1/4in. (104in., 229.2cm)
ClassificationsTextiles
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Sophia Burdick
DescriptionWholecloth quilt consisting of a glazed blue and white copperplate-printed cotton top, batting, and a plain-woven linen backing; these three layers are hand-stitched together in a quilted pattern of square diamonds. The printed blue design consists of various small flowers and leaves on a curving vine. The initials "E.P." are cross-stitched onto the backing of the quilt, at the center of one side.
The top is pieced together from many pieces of printed cotton; the pattern is not always lined up from block to block. The backing consits of many pieces of plain-woven linen. Both the top and backing were probably used previously.
Condition: One quadrant of the top has multiple iron red stains. The top is faded unevenly. The linen backing has many small areas of wear.
The top is pieced together from many pieces of printed cotton; the pattern is not always lined up from block to block. The backing consits of many pieces of plain-woven linen. Both the top and backing were probably used previously.
Condition: One quadrant of the top has multiple iron red stains. The top is faded unevenly. The linen backing has many small areas of wear.
Object number1963.11.17
InscribedThe initials "E.P." are cross-stitched onto the backing of the quilt, at the center of one side.Subject Terms
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