18th-Century Quilts

The earliest extant quilts found thus far date from the 18th century.
Quilted linen counterpane. Eve van Cortlandt; Bronx County, NY. Dated 1760.

Resist-dyed cotton counterpane. Clara Harrison; Middlebury, CT. Late 18th century.

Reverse Applique quilt. Signed M. Campbell; American? Dated 1795.

Quilted counterpane of glazed wool. Esther Wheat; Conway, MA. About 1795.

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