An exceptional and rare 18th century English quilt in Oriental style. Embroidered cotton quilted centre completed by an embroidered and coil couched border on vivid satin ground. The combination of vivid Orientalist embroidery (influenced by Indian embroideries of the 18th century) with the very traditional English under-stated quilted ivory silk ground makes this piece outstanding. The small size of the central quilted panel may suggest that it was originally constructed for use as a bearing cloth at a Christening or used on a cradle. The silks of the quilted ground show signs of wear unlike the border and embroidery and it is probable that these were added to the coverlet at a slightly later date. It is possible that a cradle quilt was enlarged to celebrate a marriage, as the child became an adult.

Size: h: 76" x w: 80"
Stock No: TPES06-2