Possibly John Hewson, textile manufacturer

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.