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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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