Image

RISDM 64-112-4.tif

Unknown Maker, American

Coverlet

Description

Maker

Unknown Maker, American

Culture

American

Title

Coverlet

Year

Late 1800s

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

silk

Geography

Place Made: United States of America

Dimensions

Length: 161.3 cm (63 1/2 inches)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Murray S. Danforth

Object Number

64.112.4

Type

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

Infinite Variety
American Quilts and Coverlets
Jun 17, 2005 – Sep 18, 2005

Label copy

This quilt artist has explored optical color mixing in both the overall composition of opposed light and dark diagonals and in the makeup of the individual cells, in which she mixes solid colored and checked fabrics. The glowing silk fabrics make the play of light across the surface of the quilt a compelling part of the design.

Helen M. Danforth
A Tribute
Jun 21, 1985 – Sep 08, 1985

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Tombstone

Unknown Maker, American
Coverlet, Late 1800s
Silk
Length: 161.3 cm (63 1/2 inches)
Gift of Mrs. Murray S. Danforth 64.112.4

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