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Elizabeth Higgs, (1795-1872), “Chintz Whole-Cloth Quilt with Ball Fringe,” Pennsylvania, 1850–1…
Chintz Wholecloth Quilt with Ball Fringe
Elizabeth Higgs, (1795-1872), “Chintz Whole-Cloth Quilt with Ball Fringe,” Pennsylvania, 1850–1…
Elizabeth Higgs, (1795-1872), “Chintz Whole-Cloth Quilt with Ball Fringe,” Pennsylvania, 1850–1872, Glazed cotton chintz, front and back, ball fringe, 93 3/4 × 92 7/8 in., Collection American Folk Art Museum, New York, Gift of Lynn M. Lorwin, 1985.13.1
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Chintz Wholecloth Quilt with Ball Fringe

Artist ((1795–1872))
Place createdPennsylvania, United States
Date1850–1872
MediumGlazed cotton chintz, front and back, ball fringe
Dimensions93 3/4 x 92 7/8 " (238.1 x 235.9 cm)
Credit LineGift of Lynn M. Lorwin
Accession number1985.13.1
ClassificationTextiles
CopyrightThe American Folk Art Museum believes this work to be in the public domain.
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