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Patchwork Quilt Top (USA)

This is a Patchwork quilt top. It is dated 1830–50 and we acquired it in 1960. Its medium is wool and its technique is patchwork of machine-stitched roller printed squares. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 150 x 156.5 cm (59 1/16 in. x 5 ft. 1 5/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Patchwork Quilt Top (USA); wool; H x W: 150 x 156.5 cm (59 1/16 in. x 5 ft. 1 5/8 in.); 1960-73-2

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