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Collections

Gillie P. and Margaret E. Wright
Quilt, 'Buchanan's Banner' with 'Rose of Sharon,' 'Lotus Flowers,' and 'Currants'1857

Not on view
Appliqué quilt with cream ground fabric densely decorated in crimson red and olive green floral medallions, berry clusters, and curved plume border

Gillie P. and Margaret E. Wright, Quilt, 'Buchanan's Banner' with 'Rose of Sharon,' 'Lotus Flowers,' and 'Currants', 1857, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Mrs. Lulu Tyson Russell, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Maker
Gillie P. and Margaret E. Wright
United States, active mid-19th century
Title
Quilt, 'Buchanan's Banner' with 'Rose of Sharon,' 'Lotus Flowers,' and 'Currants'
Place Made
United States, Missouri, Monroe County
Date Made
1857
Medium
Quilted, embroidered, appliquéd, and stuffed cotton
Dimensions
95 5/8 x 95 3/4 in. (242.89 x 243.21 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Lulu Tyson Russell
Accession Number
30.1
Classification
Textiles
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles