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Possibly John Hewson, textile manufacturer

Quilt, 1800s

Description

Maker

  • Possibly John Hewson, textile manufacturer
  • Ann Thankfull Mathewson, 18th century, American

Title

Quilt

Year

1800s

Medium

Cotton; pieced and quilted

Materials/Techniques

Materials

  • cotton

Techniques

  • plain weave,
  • quilting,
  • glazing,
  • glazed,
  • roller printed,
  • roller-printed,
  • block printed,
  • block-printed

Dimensions

258.4 cm (101 11/16 inches) (length)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

"Ann Thankfull Mathewson 1815" stitched in black yarn at center

Place

Rhode Island; ?

Type

  • Textiles

Credit

Walter J. Kimball Fund

Object Number

39.005

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

Infinite Variety

June 17 - September 18, 2005

The simple Nine-patch pattern of this quilt focuses visual interest on the colorful floral block prints and finely engraved, geometric roller prints. These fabrics originated in England, but were quickly dispersed overseas to prosperous homes such as that of Providence's Ann Thankfull Mathewson. She likely purchased the border fabric and large-patterned furnishing pieces especially for the quilt, but she may have worked with scrap pieces of cherished dress calicos to produce the Nine-patch squares. Most precious, a printed butterfly, possibly from an l 81h-century Indian chintz, anchors the design at center and forms the foundation for Ann's proud cross-stitch signature.

Keeping Warm

December 5, 1980 - January 25, 1981

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