1835 - 1845 Quaker Trousseau Pieced Quilt
National Museum of American History

1835 - 1845 Quaker Trousseau Pieced Quilt

unknown · 1835-1845

fabric, silk, satin, cotton, wool (overall material)
National Museum of American History
CC0 — Public Domain
National Museum of American History

An intriguing note came with this framed medallion quilt when it was donated: “The Quaker Quilt. Phil. ca 1840 made for wedding of bride of early Philadelphia Quaker Abolitionist of pieces from the gowns of her trousseau.” Unfortunately there is no indication of the quilt maker or ownership.

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