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Mary P. Allen
Memorial Quilt1841-1847

Not on view
Pieced quilt top detail with a large eight-pointed star in red floral and cream cotton fabrics, with a faint figurative printed panel at the center
Pieced textile quilt detail combining red printed cotton with small floral and sunburst motifs, cream fabric with pink sprig pattern, and blue floral stripe. A central cream patch bears a printed ink stamp depicting an eagle and banner with handwritten inscription.
Maker
Mary P. Allen
United States, active Pennsylvania and New Jersey, first half of 19th century
Title
Memorial Quilt
Culture
Quaker
Place Made
United States, Pennsylvania and New Jersey
Date Made
1841-1847
Medium
Pieced and appliquéd, embroidered, and quilted cotton
Dimensions
89 x 117 in. (226.1 x 297.2 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Laurence A. Ferris
Accession Number
M.87.175
Classification
Textiles
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles