Quilt
Artist
Maker unknown
(American)
Date1850
MediumCotton
DimensionsOverall: 88 1/2 x 69in. (224.8 x 175.3cm)
ClassificationsFURNISHINGS
Credit LineGift of Mrs. James L. Lowery
Object number61.149
DescriptionAppliqued quilt in red and two shades of green on a white background. Pattern of leaves and flowers (tulips) is arranged in six large circles with pin wheel circles; border of continuouis leaves and flowers. "W" embroidered in white thread on one corner. (Possibly for Watson? of Mrs James Watson Lowery?) 6 large reddish-orange circles with pinwheel circles and green leaves on white; simple trim.On View
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Label TextAppliqué quilts were made by whip-stitching colored shapes onto a base fabric. Quilting could then follow the contour of the design or create its own pattern with random circles or diagonal lines, as seen along the border of this quilt.
The tulip and wreath pattern closely resembles Hudson Valley quilts that traditionally incorporated bright pink or green fabric with a continuous vine or with a pieced geometric border. The pale green fabric on one side of this quilt is believed to be the result of purchasing material from different dye lots.
