Collection Highlights
Draft wheel
ca. 1863
1865.6
Wood, metal
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Quilt: log cabin in square w/velvet border
Title
Quilt: log cabin in square w/velvet border
Object name
Quilt
Date
1850-1900
Medium
Silk, velvet, synthetic fiber
Dimensions
Overall: 59 x 70 x 1/2 in. ( 149.9 x 177.8 x 1.3 cm )
Description
Patchwork quilt with squares composed of multicolored strips of silk and velvet arranged in diagonal bands; purple velvet border; synthetic backing (probably not original).
Object Number
INV.11759
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
