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Tumbling Block Quilt
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| Accession #: | 2387.7 |
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| Title: | Tumbling Block Quilt |
| Object Type: | Quilt |
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| Physical Description: | Both sides of this piece are patterned: One side has uniformly-sized diamonds arranged to appear as "blocks", and the other side is made of elongated triangles. It is embellished with embroidered feather stitch in varying colors. |
| Description: | The size of this piece suggests that it graced the top of a piano. Decorative pieces like this were popular during the late 19th century. Made for "show", rather than practical use, they displayed the maker's embroidery skills, while giving the impression of affluence and leisure. |
| Category: | Textiles |
| Subjects/Topics/Concepts: |
Bedding (Furnishing)
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| Dimensions: |
Object L x W 63 x 34"
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| Materials/Techniques: |
embroidery (Technique)
silk (Material)
paper (Material)
satin (Material)
quilting (Technique)
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| Marks/Inscription: |
The name "Carrie" appears in a letter used as backing material. No dates.
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| Credit Line: | Found in Collections, 1975 |
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