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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1989.054.001
Date Range
1850-1890
Collection
Wheatland
Description
Cotton quilt. On white ground are 9 large blocks delineated by sashing, a yellow print with a vine of red berries. Within each block is a geometric design made of overlapping strips of a red check print arranged like an angular lovers knot.
Back is white cotton with three inked stencils / prints on cloth in blue. First print has flowers with a bird and '30/2' ; the second print has scrollwork around a shield with 'Superior Longcloth' ; the third print has an ormate design around "CLYDEWORKS. BLEACH & FINISH / S.H. GREENE / PROVIDENCE R.I."
Quilting patterns? Binding? Cataloging unfinished.
Provenance
Unknown. No records.
Date Range
1850-1890
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 5
Storage Cabinet
Unit 39
Subcategory
Bedding
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Quilt
Material
Cotton
Length (in)
97
Width (in)
94
Condition
Good
Condition Notes
Staining on back.
Object ID
W.1989.054.001
Notes
Unknown history of ownership.
Accession Number
W.1989.054
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