Collection Highlights

Aaron Burr (1756-1836)

Date:

1836

Object Number:

1927.59

Medium:

Plaster with wash

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Title

Quilt: log cabin in square

Object name

Log cabin quilt

Date

1890-1920

Medium

Silk, synthetic fiber

Dimensions

Overall: 57 x 58 x 1/2 in. ( 144.8 x 147.3 x 1.3 cm )

Description

Log cabin quilt with silk patchwork squares composed of horizontal and vertical strips; synthetic backing.

Object Number

INV.11647

Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.