Double Wedding Ring was one of the most popular patterns of the quilt revival period, and many variations of the design were published by pattern companies and invented by talented quiltmakers. While the typical quilt of the era featured pastel colors and lightweight cottons, the richer colors and variety of cotton fabrics included here make this an unusual example. The quilt entered the museum’s collection with a possible African American attribution that cannot be verified, and its striking appearance inspired the formation of the Robert Bishop Double Wedding Ring quilt collection, assembled by the late director of the museum and now in the museum’s holdings.

Elizabeth V. Warren, "Double Wedding Ring Quilt," exhibition label for QUILTS: Masterworks from the American Folk Art Museum. Elizabeth V. Warren, curator. New York: American Folk Art Museum, 2010.