Touring Exhibition: Quilts 1700-1945

The exhibition also examines the emergence of distinct patterns, the use of materials and working practices, and textile trade and production.

  • Detail from an embroidered silk, satin and velvet patchwork coverlet



    Detail from an embroidered silk, satin and, velvet patchwork coverlet
    Signed 'NS'
    About 1705
    Museum no. 1475-1902
    © Victoria and Albert Museum, London

  • Central section from a military quilt by Francis Brayley



    Central section from a military quilt of pieced wool hexagons
    Made by Francis Brayley
    1864-77
    Museum no. T.58-2007
    © Victoria and Albert Museum, London

  • Central section from a printed cotton, patchwork coverlet showing King George III reviewing the troops



    Central section from a printed cotton, patchwork coverlet showing King George III reviewing the troops
    Maker unknown
    1803-05
    Museum no. T.9-1962
    © Victoria and Albert Museum, London

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