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Bed quilt
Bed cover
Bed quilt
Made by: Abby Y. Palmer (American (Whitfield, Maine), 19th century)
American
1841
Object Place: Whitefield, Maine, United States
Medium/Technique
Wool plain weave; pieced,appliquéd, embroidered, and quilted
Dimensions
186.5 x 160 cm (73 7/16 x 63 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase with funds donated by contribution
Accession Number42.515
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionPieced, embroidered, and appliqued quilt of wool plain weave in blue and gray alternating blocks, blue squares appliqued and embroidered with flowers, birds and animals with polychrome wool. Quilt signed with the initials "A.Y.P." and dated "1841." Edges bound with blue wool tape, backed with pale yellow linen and cotton.
ProvenancePurchased by the museum from Mrs. J. R. Westerfield, "Two Acres" Damariscotta, Maine