Quilt top, c. 1825, Matilda Cartwright, American, 91 x 81 1/2 in. ( x cm), Cotton: block printed; quilted, United States, 19th century, Quilts in 19th century American homes were often as important for their aesthetic value as their utilitarian use. The tops for the majority of these attractive bed coverings were either made of carefully pieced fabrics to form a decorative pattern or embroidered with an appliqué design. These techniques were particularly time-consuming and labor-intensive endeavors

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