Elizabeth Barbara Garrett
“Diamond in Square on Point “Quilt
1834
Physical Qualities
Cotton, 112 1/2 x 101 3/4 in. (285.8 x 258.4 cm.)
Credit Line
Gift of James and Edith Hoyt Garrett, Baltimore
Object Number
2012.227
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift; Edie and James Garrett; inherited through the family; ex. coll. Barbara Garrett Reed (Mrs. William L. Reed), ex. coll. Robert Garrett (1875.1961) and Katharine Barker Garrett, ex. coll Mrs. Edward (Elizabeth Barbara Garrett) White
Inscribed: Cross stitched in dark threads in very small stitches on reverse at top: "E B.G/ 1835. /1" Several blocks have the remains of stamps, though none can be seen completely. On one block the stamped letters "RTI" can be seen within a partial oval or circle within which is a star and a crescent moon. Another contains an architecutral design that has two Doric columns and other writing that cannot be deciphered.
Explore the Collection Further
