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Wholecloth calamanco quilt

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Wholecloth calamanco quilt by an unknown artist features a square piece of fabric with a dense, intricate pattern of stitching covering the entire surface. The fabric appears to be a medium grey color. The stitching creates a raised, textured effect, with lines and shapes that are densely packed together. The stitching is uniform and consistent throughout, with no visible gaps or unevenness. The edges of the fabric are rough and uneven, suggesting that they have not been finished or hemmed. The background behind the quilt is white.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1775–90
Medium:
Wool
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
472 × 624 px
Museum record:
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