1880 - 1900 "Stars of Bethlehem" Silk Quilt
1880 - 1900 "Stars of Bethlehem" Silk Quilt
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- Description
- The unknown maker of this quilt chose a traditional pieced pattern, but the fabrics make it memorable. The stars are all pieced of plain and patterned silk diamonds, with the center of the large star composed of black velvet alternating with gold-embroidered ivory satin. The combination of plain and patterned silks in the black background adds to the overall dramatic effect.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- quilt
- date made
- 1880-1900
- maker
- unknown
- Physical Description
- fabric, silk, satin, velvet (overall material)
- thread , silk, cotton (overall material)
- filling, cotton (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 80 in x 77 in; 203 cm x 196 cm
- ID Number
- TE.T12091
- accession number
- 54020
- catalog number
- T12091
- Credit Line
- Gift of Mrs. John Cropper
- subject
- Quilting
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- Home and Community Life: Textiles
- Quilts
- Textiles
- Domestic Furnishings
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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