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Baltimore album quilt, made by Amanda M. Porter, features floral and maritime designs. The block, featuring a sailing vessel depicts the Maryland schooner "Albion," which was owned by Thomas Lamdin. The creator's husband, William Porter, sailed on this vessel.

Baltimore album quilt, made by Amanda M. Porter, features floral and maritime designs. The block, featuring a sailing vessel depicts the Maryland schooner "Albion," which was owned by Thomas Lamdin. The creator's husband, William Porter, sailed on this vessel.

Quilt

Description

Baltimore album quilt, made by Amanda M. Porter, features floral and maritime designs. The block, featuring a sailing vessel depicts the Maryland schooner "Albion," which was owned by Thomas Lamdin. The creator's husband, William Porter, sailed on this vessel.

Creator

Date

1849

Materials

Cotton, ink, silk

Dimensions

220 x 258 inches

Object ID

1951.94.1

Resource ID

3778

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. S. A. Stuart

Digital Publisher

Digital resource provided by the Maryland Center for History and Culture

Rights

This digital image is made available here for private study, scholarship, and research. Commercial and other uses are prohibited without the permission of the Maryland Center for History and Culture. For more information, visit the MCHC’s Reproductions and Permissions web page.