Whitework Quilt
Date1820-1840
MediumPlain-woven white cotton, cotton thread, tape
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 90 1/2 x 89 3/4in. (229.9 x 228cm)
Credit LineGift of Mary Seelye Rosevear
DescriptionWhitework quilt consisting of a white cotton top and backing, with batting between, that have been hand-stitched together in an elaborate quilted pattern. The quilted pattern consists of a small cluster of vines with grapes inside an oval medallion in the center. This is surrounded by a border of scalloped vines with leaves, a square border of intertwined vines and a wide border containing an undulating and scrolled vine with leaves. The background inside the square border is filled in with crossing diagonal lines; the background of the wide border is filled in with parallel, diagonal lines.
The top and backing of the quilt each consist of three widths of plain-woven cotton that are sewn together. The edges of the quilt are finished with white tape.
Condition: The quilt has yellowed unevenly with additional yellowing along the creases. There are light brown stains scattered on both sides of the quilt. The quilt has a few areas of loss to the quilted threads. The stuffing has disintegrated leaving very little definition to the quilted pattern.
The top and backing of the quilt each consist of three widths of plain-woven cotton that are sewn together. The edges of the quilt are finished with white tape.
Condition: The quilt has yellowed unevenly with additional yellowing along the creases. There are light brown stains scattered on both sides of the quilt. The quilt has a few areas of loss to the quilted threads. The stuffing has disintegrated leaving very little definition to the quilted pattern.
Object number1958.24.2
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