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Wholecloth quilt

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Green wholecloth quilt by an unknown artist. The quilt is rectangular with a green background and features a repeating pattern of curved lines and shapes that resemble leaves or feathers. The pattern is created using a technique called quilting, where the fabric is stitched together to create a raised design. The quilt has a border around the edges, with a simple stitch pattern. The quilt is divided into sections by thin lines of stitching. The background behind the quilt is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
1747
Medium:
Silk and wool
Culture:
British
Dimensions:
599 × 573 px
Museum record:
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