18th-Century Quilts

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

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

Reverse appliqué quilt. Signed M. Campbell, American? Dated 1795.

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

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