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Floral Applique Quilt

Emeline Travis Ludington

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White square quilt with scalloped edges. Green vines and leaves surround a floral design. The floral design features a central blue vase filled with pink, red, yellow and blue flowers. The quilt is bordered by three concentric circles of green vines, leaves, and flowers. The flowers are predominantly red and pink with green leaves. The quilt has a white background. The quilt is attributed to Emeline Travis Ludington and titled "Floral Applique Quilt".

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1850
Medium:
Cotton
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 532 px
Museum record:
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