Bedcover (Star Variation Quilt)

1831

Cotton, plain weave and plain weaves; printed; pieced; edged with cotton, plain weave; backed with cotton, plain weaves; pieced; cotton batting; quilted

263.5 × 228.3 cm (103.7 × 89.9 in)

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In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

This bedcover is attributed to Margaret Blean, the daughter of Robert Blean (1770–1848) and Mary Craig (1770–1833). She was born in Newville, Pennsylvania, and married John Work (1807–1899) in 1837; the couple lived in Illinois. This piece was probably made for her hope or dowry chest. The donor of the bedcover, Mary Work (1846–1932), was the daughter of the maker.

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