Mosaic Quilt Top
Maker
Unknown
Datec. 1850
Mediumsilk and paper
Dimensions68 × 68 inches (172.7 × 172.7 cm)
Credit LineAttributed to the gift of Mrs. Ermie C. Durden.
Object numberX-180
On View
Not on viewTerms
c. 1820 - 1840
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 TextThis quilt is made of silk dress fabrics. Silk was a popular fabric for quilts in the last half of the 19th century. Over 7,000 small (7/8") hexagons were sewn together to construct this quilt top. Each hexagon is basted onto a paper foundation in a method called 'English paper piecing'.