Quilt, “Triple Irish Chain” pattern

Found in Greenpond, Alabama

About 1890

  • Titles Quilt, "Triple Irish Chain" pattern (Descriptive)
  • Medium textiles
  • Credit Line Collection of the Art Fund, Inc. at the Birmingham Museum of Art; Gift of Helen and Robert Cargo, AFI.59.2006
  • Work Type quilt
  • Classification Quilts

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Full-length, off-the-shoulder ball gown of salmon-colored silk shantung with appliqué, faux pearls, sequins and diamanté on fitted, gathered bodice, full skirt with train, lined in orange silk