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1836 "W.B." Quilted Counterpane
Object Details
- Description
- The date “June 3 1836” and initials “W.B.” in the center panel are plainly evident on this quilted and stuffed white counterpane. Unfortunately no further information was given at the time of donation. Does the date signify an engagement or wedding date? Is “W.B.” the maker or a person honored?
- The white-work counterpane is an example of stuffed work using a method of spreading apart the threads in the lining and inserting cotton stuffing. In this way the motifs such as the plumes, sunflowers, daisies, and undulating vines are given a dimensionality. Precise quilting, 10 stitches per inch, further enhances the elegance and overall design of this bedcover.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Credit Line
- Gift of Mrs. W. E. Graham
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- date made
- 1836
- ID Number
- TE.T12170
- accession number
- 231271
- catalog number
- T12170
- maker
- unknown
- Object Name
- quilt
- Physical Description
- fabric, cotton (overall material)
- thread, cotton (overall material)
- filling, cotton (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 83 in x 87 in; 211 cm x 221 cm
- place made
- United States
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- Home and Community Life: Textiles
- Textiles
- Quilts
- Domestic Furnishings
- Subject
- Quilting
- Record ID
- nmah_556383
- Usage
- CC0
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