Textile, printed floral

Date1815-1825

MediumCotton

Dimensions12 1/2" X 278"

Credit LineBequest of Grace Hartshorn Westerfield

Object number1974-548

DescriptionTextile document block printed in a striped undulating floral design in madder colors (red, pink, orange, gold) with overprint green and pencil blue. One selvage present; other side cut. Seamed by machine (at later date).
Label TextThis printed cotton is the same pattern as that used as an appliqued band on a quilt made in Petersburg, Virginia (acc. #1991-645). Purchased printed yardage in this pattern was cut out around the flowers and stitched to the surface of the quilt, omitting the fine vines and tiny flowers.
ProvenanceEx. coll. Grace Hartshorn Westerfield.