Rising Star Quilt

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About this item

Quilts came into being in the late 18th century and became popular in the 19th century. They were valued for their designs and the skill it took to produce them, as well as for the warmth they provided. A quilt is made of three layers – a top and backing enclose a filling of cotton or wool. The layers are held in place either by “tufting”- ties spaced throughout the quilt, or by stitching, often using elaborate patterns.

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Item typeCrafts, Decorative Art
Textiles
Household Objects
Bedding
Datecirca 1850
PlaceMassachusetts
TopicArt, Music, Literature, Crafts
Clothing, Textile, Fashion, Costume
Home Life, Household Items, Furniture
EraNational Expansion and Reform, 1816–1860
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861–1877
Rise of Industrial America, 1878–1899
Progressive Era, World War I, 1900–1928
Great Depression and World War II, 1929–1945
MaterialCloth
Process/FormatQuilting
Dimension detailsHeight: 92.00 in Width: 99.00 in
Catalog #1991.21.02
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Rising Star Quilt. ca. 1850. Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, American Centuries. https://americancenturies.org/collection/1991-21-02/. Accessed on December 6, 2024.

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