Quilt, Silk Embroidered
Date1st half of the 18th c.
OriginEngland (probably)
MediumSilk embroidery threads on linen (fiber identificaiton by microscope)
DimensionsL: 45 1/2"; W: 41 1/2"
Credit LineAnonymous gift
Object number1971-1341
DescriptionThis is a small counterpane or quilt made of of fine white plain-woven linen embroidered with pale yellow silks through coarser plain-woven linen backing, without any batting. The decorative stitching consists of chain and backstitches, 40 to 48 stitches per inch, forming stripes varying in width from 1/2 inch to 3 1/4 inches. Fillings between the stripes consist of repeating 16-petalled flowers or medallions within circles, grids, interlacing circles, and dots. A separate panel is stitched at right angles across the top, suggesting that the quilt was constructed from fragments of a larger piece. The quilt is trimmed on 3 sides with knotted and woven linen fringe with tassels in 2 corners. Later modern backing is applied as support.ProvenanceEx coll: Tomlinson.
1775-1800
1710-1740
ca. 1850
1790-1820
ca. 1891
1845-1855
1840-1880
1800-1825