Museum Object Number1956.0599.001 |
Bedcover
Textiles (Furnishing)
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
New London, Connecticut, New England, United States, North America
Per Lynne Bassett 10/2022: The designs on this bedcover include elements that can be associated with New London County. Per previous cataloger: The design of leaves with C-scrolled edges is a motif seen also in whole-cloth wool quilts originating in eastern Massachusetts.
1750-1800
1. Label; upper right; "56.599.1 Walnut Jan-Apr" (pencil script)
2. Label; upper right; "Season 1" (stamped in red)
3. Label; upper right; "2G Walnut Bedspread Jan-Feb-Mar" (typed)
Linen; Wool
Embroidered, Crewelwork
92.5 (L) , 85.25 (W)
234.95 (L) , 216.535 (W)
Text available soon.
[Book] Sweeney, John A. H. 1963 The Treasure House of Early American Rooms.
• Published: p. 29
[Manuscript] Bertrand, Rebecca & Parks, Sarah. Seasonal Change Study.
• See Curator of Textiles for Seasonal Change Study binder discussing this object.
[Book] Swan, Susan Burrows. 1976 A Winterthur Guide to American Needlework.
• Published: p. 56, pl. VIII