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QUILT

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage


About this object

A hand made red and white cotton quilt. The design is of solid white quilted squares alternating with squares of red triangles. This is known as the "Crosses and Losses"quilt pattern. The red materials pattern is of a jockeys riding cap and crop.

Object name:
QUILT
Made from:
Cotton
Made in:
USA
Date made:
19th c.
Size:
193 × 193 cm (76 × 76 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
45.652
Class:
Linen
Signature marks:
label This quilt belonged to/Mr. L.C. Post grandmother/Mrs. Greigh Affixed to the back of the quilt This is a typewritten red bordered label.
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973