Collection Highlights
Dr. John Cheesman and Family with Guests: Silhouette
1840
Z.2567
Black prepared paper cut-outs, laid on beige paper with graphite, brown ink and wash, and white gouache, laid on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Quilt top
Object name
Quilt top
Date
1825-1875
Medium
Silk
Dimensions
Overall: 72 1/2 x 48 3/4 x 1/8 in. ( 184.2 x 123.8 x 0.3 cm )
Description
Silk quilt top composed of triangular patchwork pieces hand-stitche