Top, Quilt
- Object Name:
- Top, Quilt
- Object ID:
- 1971.029
- Creator:
- Wellman, Catharine H. (1827-1893) -- Artist; American Print Works, -- Manufacturer
- Place of Origin:
- American Print Works, Fall River, MA (fabric)/Cornish, NH
- Date:
- 1875-1890
- Description:
- Quilt Top. Made by Catharine H. Wellman (1827-1893), Cornish, NH; 1875-1900. Unfinished or cut-down top, hexagonal template pieced with various madder, double pink, and other calicoes, including a patriotic print of George Washington in the center of the central hexagon manufactured by the American Print Works, possibly commemorating the national centennial in 1876. Washington print identical to object 1975.056.50.
- Material:
- Textile
Cotton - Dimensions:
- W-26 L-37.5 inches
- Provenance:
- Made by Catharine H. Wellman (1827-1893), of Cornish, NH, the great aunt of the donor, Harriet V. Wellman (1900-1987). Center textile manufactured by American Print Works, Fall River, MA. Produced in 1876 for the national centennial celebration.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Harriet V. Wellman
- People:
- Wellman, Catharine H. (1827-1893), Wellman, Harriet V. (1900-1987), Washington, George (1732-1799)
- Subjects:
- Needlework, Quilting, Textile roller printed, Centennial, Presidents, Quilts
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