Quilt

Object Name:

Quilt

Object ID:

1989.504

Place of Origin:

New England

Date:

1880-1900

Description:

Quilt. Pieced, made of silks and velveteen. Intended as a decorative throw. Pieced with Diamond in a Square blocks. Central squares made of velveteen or voided velvet in a variety of colors, including yellow, black, blue, burgundy, rust, and olive. The surrounding squares are pieced of a variety of light- and dark-colored silk satins, brocades, stripes, etc. An additional setting of a square with black silk failles and taffeta creates the effect of an alternating black square with an on point set. The blocks are straight set and measure approximately 5 3/4 inches square. Total of 81 blocks (9 x 9). Embroidered radiating lines with silk twist (Sunburst design) in various colors at the center point of the diamonds and at the corners of the block joins. Set against the black background. The border is 4 1/4 inches wide and is black silk woven with a diagonal rib (but not twill). Green cotton sateen backing fabric. Knife edge finish.

Material:

Textile
Silk
Cotton
Velvet

Dimensions:

W-62.25 L-61.75 inches

Provenance:

Found in collection.

Credit Line:

New Hampshire Historical Society Collection

Subjects:

Needlework, Quilting, Sewing, Quilts