Patchwork quilt
Unknown
Category
Textiles
Date
1890
Materials
Velvet, silk and brocade
Measurements
2150 x 1280 mm
Place of origin
Unknown
Order this imageCollection
Dudmaston, Shropshire
NT 814439
Summary
Patchwork quilt: diamond shaped plates of different patterned fabric with lines of brown velvet. Central medallion of yellow silk with floral motif and decorative embroidery. Brown velvet border with gold and red twisted braiding. A mixture of silk velvets, silks and brocades, prints, some of which are embroidered, and Chinese embroidery. Brown cotton twill weave. Interlining, undyed cotton plain weave. Hand sewn, patchwork and applique, lined throughout. Three layers. Centre field, flower head motif applied and edged with couched cords to yellow circle edged with trim.
Provenance
Dudmaston Collection.
Makers and roles
Unknown, textile manufacturer