Quilt Collection

The Patchwork Quilt
Artist: Calkin, Lance - Title: The Patchwork Quilt - Date: 1887 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 86.4 x 61

Costa Rican art, Costa Rica, Central America

Sewing a quilt. Gees Bend, Alabama. Date 1937 Apr

Patchwork quilt, San Antonio Aguas Calientes, Guatemala, Central America

Advert for Ideal Central Heating
Advert illustrating the benefits of installing an Ideal central heating system. Date: 1939

Portrait of Iris Tree Seated on a Four Poster Bed, (oil on canvas)
657158 Portrait of Iris Tree Seated on a Four Poster Bed, (oil on canvas) by Guevara, Alvaro (1894-1951); 182.6x121.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Thunderstorm by Edmund Blampied
A woman cowers under her bed covers as a thunderstorm is in progress outside. Date: 1914

HOUS2A-00150
Quilting party in western Virginia, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Forty Winks by C. E. Wilson
A dear old lady in a mop cap, spectacles and a tartan shawl has fallen asleep at a table in the middle of reading a newspaper and sewing a patchwork quilt

Girl Sewing Quilt C1890
A little girl completes the final stitches on a quilt. Date: circa 1890

Children Make a Wreath
Three little girls & their brother sit upon a quilt in the middle of the floor. The eldest girl has abandoned her knitting to make a floral wreath for the youngest. Date: circa 1870

On this thy birthday may every joy be thine (colour litho)
8656645 On this thy birthday may every joy be thine (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

New Zealand, 1890s: "Rest" (b/w photo)
8662659 New Zealand, 1890s: "Rest" (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Good night, everybody - good night! (colour litho)
8672619 Good night, everybody - good night! (colour litho) by Richardson, Agnes (1854-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Good night, everybody - good night!" Cute couple in bed)

Woman playing a violin for her dog (engraving)
8635261 Woman playing a violin for her dog (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman playing a violin for her dog)

Forgetting Pain (litho)
8655395 Forgetting Pain (litho) by Max, Gabriel Cornelius, Ritter von (1840-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Forgetting Pain. Ape sleeping on a blanket in an enclosure)

Illustration for Babes and Birds (colour litho)
8641489 Illustration for Babes and Birds (colour litho) by Robinson, Charles (1870-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Babes and Birds, Verses by Jessie Pope)

Blind Priscilla, the patchwork quilt-making industrious beggar of St. James, Clerkenwell
FLO5000825 Blind Priscilla, the patchwork quilt-making industrious beggar of St. James, Clerkenwell, in front of Spa-fields reservoir waterworks

In the warpath (colour litho)
8672728 In the warpath (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the warpath. Children dressed as Native Americans)

Since the last ball, I have cold feet. Who can cure this evil? (colour litho)
8656622 Since the last ball, I have cold feet. Who can cure this evil? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Personal)

The Foundiling (engraving)
8641628 The Foundiling (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Foundiling. Illustration for The Prize, 1889.); © Look and Learn.

Female Bauhaus Quilt
Emma Make

Bauhaus Houses
Emma Make

Granny Square 2
Emma Make

Whole Cloth Quilt with Pillar Print, c1830. Creator: Unknown
Whole Cloth Quilt with Pillar Print, c1830

The Silk Patchwork Coverlet, 1718. Creator: Anonymous master
The Silk Patchwork Coverlet, 1718. Found in the collection of the The Quilters Guild Collection

Tristan Quilt or Tristan and Isolde Quilt (Detail), Second Half of 14th cen.. Creator: Anonymous master
Tristan Quilt or Tristan and Isolde Quilt (Detail), Second Half of 14th century. Found in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum

Red Cross, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Red Cross, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Red Cross, between 1910 and 1920

Quilt Square, 1935/1942. Creator: J Dilla
Quilt Square, 1935/1942

Quilt, c. 1937. Creator: James Vail
Quilt, c. 1937

Printed Cotton (Quilt), 1935/1942. Creator: John Tubrant
Printed Cotton (Quilt), 1935/1942

Patchwork Quilting, 1939. Creator: Harvey Thoss
Patchwork Quilting, 1939

Patchwork Quilt, 1935/1942. Creator: Elgin Moncure Styll
Patchwork Quilt, 1935/1942

Cotton Bed Quilt, c. 1941. Creator: Elgin Moncure Styll
Cotton Bed Quilt, c. 1941

Silk Quilt - Roman Stripe, c. 1939. Creator: Elgin Moncure Styll
Silk Quilt - Roman Stripe, c. 1939

Silk Quilt - "Honeycomb" Pattern, c. 1939. Creator: Elgin Moncure Styll
Silk Quilt - "Honeycomb" Pattern, c. 1939

Patchwork Quilt, 1935/1942. Creator: Elgin Moncure Styll
Patchwork Quilt, 1935/1942

Silk Bed Quilt, c. 1941. Creator: Elgin Moncure Styll
Silk Bed Quilt, c. 1941

Quilt, c. 1938. Creator: LeRoy Robinson
Quilt, c. 1938

Quilt, 1935/1942. Creator: Elizabeth T. Reike
Quilt, 1935/1942

Silk Applique Quilt, c. 1936. Creator: Mildred Prince
Silk Applique Quilt, c. 1936

Applique Quilt, c. 1936. Creator: Mildred Prince
Applique Quilt, c. 1936

Silk Applique Quilt, c. 1936. Creator: Mildred Prince
Silk Applique Quilt, c. 1936

Applique Quilt, c. 1936. Creator: Mildred Prince
Applique Quilt, c. 1936

Applique Quilt, c. 1936. Creator: Mildred Prince
Applique Quilt, c. 1936

Details of Patchwork Quilt, c. 1937. Creator: Gladys Phillips
Details of Patchwork Quilt, c. 1937

Patchwork Quilt, c. 1937. Creator: Gladys Phillips
Patchwork Quilt, c. 1937

Quilt, c. 1937. Creator: Gladys Phillips
Quilt, c. 1937

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Discover the rich tapestry of quilt art from around the world. From Costa Rican masterpieces to Alabama's Gees Bend, quilts have woven stories for centuries. The Patchwork Quilt showcases the intricate craftsmanship and cultural heritage found in these textile treasures. Sewing a quilt has always been more than just stitching fabric together; it's an art form that tells tales of tradition and creativity. Step into history with 'Girl Sewing Quilt C1890' as we witness the timeless beauty of this craft passed down through generations. Explore Central America's vibrant culture through 'Children Make a Wreath, ' where typical Guatemalan textiles come alive with fabric scraps bursting in various colors. Just like Cinderella's magical transformation, they can turn humble pieces into something extraordinary, as seen in Arthur Rackham's enchanting illustration. Even advertisements recognize the warmth and comfort provided by quilts, such as Ideal Central Heating's clever promotion. And amidst natural disasters like 'A Flood 1870, ' quilts offer solace and protection against life's storms while showcasing their resilience. So dive into this patchwork journey across continents and immerse yourself in the captivating world of quilting.