1840 - 1860 "Pineapple" Quilt
1840 - 1860 "Pineapple" Quilt
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- Description
- The pineapple motif, often associated with hospitality, was pieced-and-appliqued on sixteen 13-inch white blocks for this mid-19th century quilt. The blocks are framed by appliqued swags with small pineapples and buds, also of orange and green cottons. According to family information, it was made by the great-great-great aunt of the donor, unfortunately no name was given.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- quilt
- date made
- 1840-1860
- maker
- unknown
- place made
- United States: New York
- Physical Description
- fabric, cotton (overall material)
- thread, cotton (overall material)
- filling, cotton (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 77 in x 75 in; 196 cm x 191 cm
- ID Number
- TE.T12694
- accession number
- 237884
- catalog number
- T12694
- Credit Line
- Gift of Miss Lenore Fallen
- subject
- Quilting
- See more items in
- Home and Community Life: Textiles
- Textiles
- Domestic Furnishings
- Quilts
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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