Metropolitan Museum of Art, American Quilt Kitchen / Tea Towel
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Metropolitan Museum of Art, American Quilt Kitchen / Tea Towel, Linen Cotton Blend
This charming tea towel embellished with a so-called "Honeycomb" pattern exhibits a detail from the earliest wholly pieced American quilt in the Metropolitan Museum's holdings.
Specifications
- 55% linen / 45% cotton
- 28''L x 18''W
- Machine wash
About the "American Quilt" Design
Elizabeth Van Horne Clarkson (American, 1771–1852) is thought to have made this prismatic creation as a wedding present for her son circa 1830. While pieced quilts were common in 18th-century England, the technique didn't catch on in America until the 19th century, when increased leisure time popularized the craft and small printed cotton fabrics became more affordable.
