Princess Feather Quilt, circa 1860

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Quilt

Date Made

circa 1860

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

Possibly made in the United States.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

74.45.13

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Cotton (Textile)
Muslin
Batting

Technique

Applique (Technique)
Quilting
Hand sewing
Machine sewing (Technique)
Roller printing (Printmaking)

Color

White (Color)
Red
Green
Blue

Dimensions

Height: 84 in
Width: 80.5 in

Specifications

Pattern: Princess Feather
Number of Pieces (top): 4 blocks
Fabric (top): Solid cotton
Piecing Technique: Hand pieced and hand appliqued
Number of Pieces (back): Not noted
Fabric (back): Cotton sateen
Stitches per Inch: 10
Quilting Pattern: Grid crosshatch
Quilting Technique: Hand quilted
Binding: Applied binding, straight cut with mitered corners
Batting: Thin cotton batting
Note(s):
Princess Feather Quilt, circa 1860