Quilt, Gray-Aqua Worsted Wholecloth

Date1770-1790

MediumWool, linen

DimensionsOverall (L x W): 100 x 97in. (254 x 246.4cm) Other (Cut Outs L x W): 17 x 29in. (43.2 x 73.7cm) 8 running stitches per inch

Credit LineAnonymous gift

Object number1971-1369

DescriptionT-shaped, wholecloth bed quilt of soft aqua glazed plain-woven worsted (faded to gray-aqua). A diamond-shaped medallion is quilted into the center, surrounded by large, detached leafy scrolls. The design is laid out symmetrically across a vertical center line. The edges are quilted with a pointed feather or leaf border, except for the foot post cutouts, which were cut out for the posts of a tall-post bed after quilting (design interrupted by cutouts). The background quilting consists of diagonal parallel lines sewn with running stitches, eight per inch. The reverse side is of mustard, plain-woven woolen and linen, and the batting is combed wool. Outside edges finished by turning textiles inside and stitching with running stitches close to the edge.
ProvenanceAnonymously donated to CWF, 1971.