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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
Museum record:
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