

Quilt (or decorative throw). Hexagon or Mosaic pattern
The quilt is square with an orange border. The background of the quilt is beige with diagonal lines. The quilt is made up of many hexagons in a mosaic pattern. The hexagons are various colors including red, orange, brown, black, blue, and tan. The hexagons are arranged in concentric circles. The center of the quilt has small blue and orange hexagons. The hexagons get larger as they move outward from the center. The hexagons are arranged in a repeating pattern around the quilt. The edges of the hexagons are stitched with beige thread. The overall effect is a colorful and intricate design.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1870
- Medium
- Silk
- Culture
- American
- Dimensions
- 571 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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