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Quilt (or decorative throw), Roman Stripes pattern

Julia Perry Brigham

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The quilt is square, with a Roman Stripes pattern. The background of the quilt is black. The quilt has numerous horizontal and vertical strips of fabric sewn together in a grid pattern. The strips vary in color, including shades of red, orange, yellow, blue, green, brown, beige, and white. Some strips have a solid color, while others have a striped or dotted pattern. The edges of the quilt are slightly curved.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1865
Medium:
Silk, silk velvet, and cotton
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
525 × 625 px
Museum record:
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