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Honeycomb Quilt

Elizabeth Van Horne Clarkson

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Square quilt with a honeycomb pattern. The quilt is made up of many small hexagonal pieces of fabric sewn together to form a larger design. The hexagons are arranged in a repeating pattern of flowers and stars, with a central symmetrical design that radiates outward. The colors of the hexagons are muted and pastel, including shades of brown, pink, blue, yellow, and green. The quilt has a dark brown border with a zigzag pattern. The overall effect is one of intricate and detailed craftsmanship. The quilt is titled "Honeycomb Quilt" and attributed to Elizabeth Van Horne Clarkson.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1830
Medium:
Cotton
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
566 × 624 px
Museum record:
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