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Wholecloth whitework quilt

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Wholecloth whitework quilt by an unknown artist features a light-colored quilt with a square shape. The quilt showcases a design with a central octagonal motif surrounded by floral patterns. A border of wavy lines and flowers encircles the quilt. The entire quilt, including the inner and outer borders, features raised whitework embroidery on a white fabric background, creating a textured appearance with the designs made from the same color fabric as the base.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1815
Medium:
Cotton
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 600 px
Museum record:
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