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Quilt (England), ca. 1830

This is a Quilt. It is dated ca. 1830 and we acquired it in 1958. Its medium is cotton and its technique is pieced and sewn patchwork of roller printed and glazed fabrics, quilted. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Miss Bertha Schaefer. It is credited Gift of Miss Bertha Schaefer.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 229 x 183.5 cm (7 ft. 6 3/16 in. x 6 ft. 1/4 in.)

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Quilt (England), ca. 1830; cotton; H x W: 229 x 183.5 cm (7 ft. 6 3/16 in. x 6 ft. 1/4 in.); Gift of Miss Bertha Schaefer; 1958-131-2

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