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Chintz appliqued quilt

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Chintz appliqued quilt by an unknown artist features a light-colored background. The quilt has a central circular design with a floral pattern and a scalloped edge. Inside the circle are several curved lines extending outward resembling a tree. The outer edge has a scalloped border in dark color. Inside the scalloped border are several birds on a vine with flowers. The quilt has a smaller inner border consisting of alternating triangular shapes in orange and dark color. The quilt has tassels along the edges.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1800
Medium
Cotton and linen (?) appliqued
Culture
American
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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