Quilt, Indigo Resist Printed
Date18th century
OriginAmerica, New York
MediumBlue and white cotton
DimensionsOL: 94"; OW: 78 1/2"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1955-176
DescriptionBlue & white quilt; resist-dyed indigo and white cotton with repeat pattern of large oval sunflower (?), smaller flowerhead and bud on scrolling stem. Two 39 1/2" widths stitched together. Lined with resist-dyed blue and white linen with small repeat and quilted in diagonal lines. (Negative design in white on blue ground)ProvenanceFrom Columbia County, New York
1740-1770 (textile), pieced out 1953
Ca. 1766
1750-1765
1750-1770
Mid 18th century
Mid 18th century
1750-1775
1785-1830