Collection Highlights
The Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant
Date:
1885-1886
Object Number:
LIB.XL.CT.G763.A3
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Quilt
Object Number:
INV.11759
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Silk, velvet, synthetic fiber
Dimensions:
Overall: 59 x 70 x 1/2 in. ( 149.9 x 177.8 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Patchwork quilt with squares composed of multicolored strips of silk and velvet arranged in diagonal bands; purple velvet border; synthetic backing (probably not original).
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
