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Quilt (Portugal)

This is a Quilt. It is dated 1840 and we acquired it in 1978. Its medium is cotton and its technique is roller printed on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Ralph P. Hanes. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Ralph P. Hanes.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 236 x 170 cm (7 ft. 8 15/16 in. x 5 ft. 6 15/16 in.) Repeat H: 38.5 cm (15 3/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Quilt (Portugal); cotton; H x W: 236 x 170 cm (7 ft. 8 15/16 in. x 5 ft. 6 15/16 in.) Repeat H: 38.5 cm (15 3/16 in.); Gift of Mrs. Ralph P. Hanes; 1978-167-1

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