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Wholecloth quilt

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Wholecloth quilt by an unknown artist features a square piece of fabric with a repeating pattern of brown images on a cream background. The fabric is divided into multiple sections, each depicting a scene with people in boats, trees, and buildings. The fabric appears to be old and worn, with a slightly faded color tone. A white border runs along the bottom edge of the fabric. The fabric has a few creases and a rough texture around the edges. The background behind the fabric is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1790
Medium:
Cotton
Culture:
British, probably
Dimensions:
543 × 624 px
Museum record:
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