Quilted square
CultureAmerican
Datemid-18th century
MediumLinen and wool (?)
DimensionsOverall: 20 7/8 × 26 inches (53.01 × 66.04 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Frances Van Buskirk
Object numberR49-5
On View
Not on viewCollections
DescriptionQuilted in two stages, the decorative pattern was worked first in a mix of Italian and [illeg.] quilting, then a second backing was added and the ground was quilted. The backing is a later addition. In the center, a basket of fruit and flowers, surrounded on three sides by a scrolling line of leaves and small flowers.
Information about a particular artwork or image, including provenance information,
is based upon historic information and may not be currently accurate or complete.
Research on artwork and images is an ongoing process, and the information about a
particular artwork or image may not reflect the most current information available to the Museum.
If you notice a mistake or have additional information about a particular artwork or image,
please e-mail provenance@nelson-atkins.org.
R52-6/46 A
R52-6/46 B
