Pieced Crib Quilt
Datec. 1890
Mediumcotton
Dimensions49 × 48 inches (124.5 × 121.9 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Pamela W. Chumley.
Object numberTK2398
On View
Not on viewTerms
c. 1820 - 1840
c. 1830 - 1860
CopyrightThe images and text contained on this page are owned by Telfair Museums or used by the Museum with permission from the owners. Unauthorized reproduction, transmission or display of these materials is prohibited with the exception of items deemed “fair use” as defined by U.S. and international copyright laws.Label TextDating from the late 19th century, this all-cotton crib quilt top is set in nine patch and hourglass blocks, a method newly introduced and popular with quilters of that time. Also indicative of the era are the many ‘novelty’ or ‘conversational’ print fabrics featuring dogs, balloons, tennis rackets and anchors.