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Metadata
Title |
Pot of Flowers Quilt; Peony Vase Quilt; Peony and Urns |
Catalog Number |
1976.18.28 |
Artist |
Unidentified |
Date |
1840-1900 |
Object Name |
Quilt, Bed |
Material |
Cotton |
Dimensions |
H-75.75 W-89 inches |
Description |
This is an applique quilt with a large pot of flowers. There are 6 full pots of flowers with these dimensions. There are partial pots of flowers along the edge of the quilt. In between each large flower pot is a 6" circular rose bud pattern. The applique is done in red and green cotton fabric and along the border there are sprays of red cherries. Each flower has a partial star shape at the center of the bud. The background is a plain white cotton. It is backed with a plain white cotton fabric and bound with a red cotton. The quilt is heavily quilted with parallel lines that are 0.25" apart. Surrounding each large potted flower motif is a diamond shape quilted design in a double grid pattern. The piece is hand quilted with 7 stitches per inch. |
Collection |
Mrs. Eugene B. Arnett Collection |
Search Terms |
Appliqué Bedding Cotton Flowers Quilts Sewing Textile fabrics |
Featured Collection |
Textile |