Textiles (Furnishing)
United States, North America
1800-1850
Cotton
Embroidered
1952.0345.005
Object Number1952.0345.005 |
Bedcover (Bedspread, whitework)
Textiles (Furnishing)
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
United States, North America
1800-1850
1. Mark; on backing, near center bottom; "A R / 3"
2. Label; on the backing at upper corner, on twill cotton tape; "BLUE ROOM (3 M) / Bedspread / Jan - Feb - March" (typed)
Cotton
Embroidered
Hand-stitched
78.25 (L) , 81 (W)
198.755 (L) , 205.74 (W)
The fringe measures between 9 and 9 1/2 inches long depending on point of measurement.
Text available soon.
[Book] Swan, Susan Burrows. 1977 Plain & Fancy: American Women and Their Needlework, 1700-1850.
• Published: p. 165, fig. 86