Collection Highlights
The Intelligence Office
1849
1959.46
Oil on canvas
Support the New-York Historical Society
Help us present groundbreaking exhibitions and develop educational programs about our nation's history for more than 200,000 schoolchildren annually.
Museum Collections
Luce Center
Burgoyne Surrounded
Title
Burgoyne Surrounded
Object name
Quilt
Date
ca. 1920
Medium
Cotton
Dimensions
Overall: 72 x 90 1/2 in. ( 182.9 x 229.9 cm )
Description
Patchwork quilt with white background and wedgwood blue squares and rectangles, checkerboard corners, and diamond quilting; "Burgoyne Surrounded" pattern.
Credit Line
Gift of the Honorable Daniel Patrick Moynihan
Object Number
2001.305
Gallery Label
This quilt, made in upstate New York, is an abstract depiction of the battle of Saratoga, a turning point in the American Revolution. The chains of small squares represent regiments of Redcoats and British armies of Burgoyne, marching from Canada, and General Howe, marching from New York. The circle represents militiamen from New England, surrounding Burgoyne at Saratoga. This pattern and a related one, "Burgoyne's Surrender," have been popular since the 19th century.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
