Collection Highlights
Carolina Parakeet (Conuropsis carolinensis), Study for Havell pl. no. 26
c. 1825
1863.17.26
Watercolor, graphite, pastel, gouache, and black ink with scraping and selective glazing on paper, laid on card
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Museum Collections
Decorative Arts
Pieced quilt square
Object name
Pieced quilt square
Date
1800-1850
Medium
Cotton
Dimensions
Overall: 13 1/2 x 13 1/2 x 1/8 in. ( 34.3 x 34.3 x 0.3 cm )
Description
Pieced quilt square with four stylized leaves surrounding small central square; red and white cotton print fabrics.
Credit Line
Gift of W. G. Bowdoin
Object Number
1940.105e
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
