Album Quilt Panel (Reproduction Poster)
Decorative art reproduction; offset lithographic poster on paper • Original likely by a Baltimore or Mid-Atlantic needleworker; reproduction by the Philadelphia Museum of Art
Style & Movement
American Folk Art; Baltimore Album Quilt style
Medium & Technique
Offset lithography mimicking the appearance of an early American textile (appliqué and quilting)
Creation Period
Late 20th century (reproduction of a mid-19th century original)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 24 x 36 inches; vertical poster format with text border
Subject Description
A central basket filled with red flowers and green foliage, surrounded by smaller individual panels of floral bouquets, baskets, and botanical motifs in a grid pattern. The iconography is typical of 19th-century American domestic textiles symbolizing beauty and abundance.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good; showing some surface rippling and minor aging of the paper inside the frame
Estimated Market Value
$20 - $50 USD
Auction Estimate
$10 - $30 USD
Provenance History
Commercial museum shop purchase; likely used as home decor by a private individual
Art Historical Significance
The original quilt represents a peak of 19th-century American textile craft. This poster serves as an educational and decorative reproduction that popularized folk art aesthetics in the modern era.
Notable Features
Features the 'Philadelphia Museum of Art' institutional branding at the bottom; depicts highly detailed renderings of intricate fabric textures and needlework patterns.
Condition Issues
Visible rippling of the paper (cockling) due to humidity or lack of dry mounting; potential slight fading from UV exposure
Conservation Recommendations
If desired for long-term display, remounting with acid-free materials and using UV-protective glass would prevent further yellowing and rippling.