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
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