Quilt, 1840-1870
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This quilt, likely made in Pennsylvania between 1840 and 1870, reflects design elements commonly seen in pieces created by early German immigrants to Pennsylvania. The red, green, and yellow colors, and the floral and vine designs, can also be seen in Pennsylvania German pottery and illustrated documents known as Fraktur.
This quilt, likely made in Pennsylvania between 1840 and 1870, reflects design elements commonly seen in pieces created by early German immigrants to Pennsylvania. The red, green, and yellow colors, and the floral and vine designs, can also be seen in Pennsylvania German pottery and illustrated documents known as Fraktur.
Artifact
Quilt
Date Made
1840-1870
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.4.4579
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cotton (Textile)
Technique
Applique (Technique)
Hand sewing
Quilting
Color
Green
Red
Yellow (Color)
Beige (Color)
Pink (Color)
Blue
White (Color)
Dimensions
Width: 98 in
Height: 98 in
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