Bolster
- Object Name:
- Bolster
- Object ID:
- 1957.065.02.36 b
- Date:
- 1930-1960
- Description:
- Bolster that was constructed in the 20th century from pieces cut out of the c. 1780-1830 pink worsted wholecloth quilt, 1957.065.02.36 a. The bolster is pieced with six chunks taken from the corners of the quilt; it is possible to match up the characteristics of the quilt with the fragments in the bolster in some cases. The back of the bolster is constructed with linen (possibly an old homespun sheet) that was dyed a matching pink color. The bolster seems to be filled with feathers.
- Material:
- Textile
- Dimensions:
- H-5 W-12 L-45 inches
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Katharine Prentis Murphy and Edmund Astley Prentis Jr., in Memory of David Edward Murphy
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