Object Timeline

1966

  • Work on this object began.

1976

  • Work on this object ended.

2017

2025

  • You found it!

Quilt Cover

This is a Quilt cover. It is dated 1966–1976 and we acquired it in 2017. Its medium is rayon (synthetic silk) and its technique is damask weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Alfreda Murck. It is credited Gift of Alfreda Murck.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 167 × 133 cm (5 ft. 5 3/4 in. × 52 3/8 in.)

It is inscribed

Loyal Hearts Turn Toward the Sun (woven at top)

Cite this object as

Quilt Cover; rayon (synthetic silk); H x W: 167 × 133 cm (5 ft. 5 3/4 in. × 52 3/8 in.); Gift of Alfreda Murck; 2017-14-1

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