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Quilt, Presentation pattern

Mary Hergenroder Simon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The quilt is square with a beige background and a black border. The quilt features 25 blocks arranged in five rows. The blocks are circular or oval and contain floral patterns, bouquets, and decorative items. Three center blocks are larger and more elaborate, with a red and white striped vase surrounded by flowers and leaves in the center block. The blocks are separated by thin beige fabric strips. The quilt has a variety of colors including red, yellow, blue, pink, green, and orange. The floral patterns and decorative items are stitched with multicolored threads. The quilt appears to be handmade. The quilt is titled "Presentation pattern" and attributed to Mary Hergenroder Simon.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1849
Medium:
Cotton and silk velvet
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
599 × 611 px
Museum record:
View original
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