Whig Rose Variations Quilt, c. 1860
Unknown artist, United Statesexpand_more
Cotton; appliqué, quiltingexpand_more
Gift of Robert and Carolyn Nelsonexpand_more 2004.174.43
Not on Viewexpand_more
The rose is a common motif used for appliquéd and pieced quilts, with as many as thirty rose-related block patterns appearing in historical quilt sources. The Whig Rose pattern was very popular in the mid-nineteenth century, and was originally called the Democratic Rose, reflecting it's association with two early American political parties, the Whigs and the Democrats, each claiming the pattern as their own.
This quilt is unusual for its bright yellow ground, which makes a striking contrast to the red and green color scheme. The use of two distinct variations of the block pattern contributes to its visual interest and attests to its creator's inventiveness.
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- Title
- Whig Rose Variations Quilt
- Role
- Artist
- Accession Number
- 2004.174.43
- Curator Approved
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