Chintz appliqued quilt

Unknown

ca. 1800 · Cotton and linen (?) appliqued · The American Wing

This quilt has a central flowering tree of appliquéd chintz, surrounded by appliquéd blue and pink calico vines, swags, and sawtooth and scalloped borders. The outermost border is shell quilted, while the inner area is quilted with roses, leaves, vines, and grapes. There are some modern replacements to the chintz areas. A cotton fringe is attached on three sides. The back is of plain white woven cotton.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1800

Medium

Cotton and linen (?) appliqued

Culture

American

Department

The American Wing

Credit line

Bequest of Flora E. Whiting, 1971