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Quiltfirst half of 19th century

Not on view
Large patchwork quilt with an irregular shape, featuring a diagonal grid of terracotta-red sashing enclosing on-point square blocks in varied printed fabrics including florals, paisleys, stripes, and nine-patch arrangements

Unknown, Quilt, first half of 19th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Herbert Wallerstein and Norma Wallerstein, Trustees, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Title
Quilt
Place Made
United States
Date Made
first half of 19th century
Medium
Pieced cotton
Dimensions
97 x 92 in. (246.4 x 233.7 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Herbert Wallerstein and Norma Wallerstein, Trustees
Accession Number
M.86.271.1
Classification
Textiles
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles

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