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Quilt, Hexagon or Honeycomb pattern

Rebecca Davis

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Quilt with Hexagon or Honeycomb pattern by Rebecca Davis. The quilt features a white background. It has a border with a red and white zigzag pattern. The quilt is composed of variously sized hexagons arranged in a grid and flower-like patterns. The hexagons and flowers are made from brown, blue, pink, yellow, and orange fabrics with various patterns, including stripes and dots. The quilt has visible stitching throughout. The quilt is rectangular and framed with a thin black border.

Artwork Details

Date
1846
Medium
Cotton
Culture
American
Dimensions
563 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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