Object Number 1956.0599.001

Object Name

Bedcover

Category

Textiles (Furnishing)

Credit Line/Donor

Gift of Henry Francis du Pont

Place of Origin

New London, Connecticut, New England, United States, North America

Origin Notes

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.

Date

1750-1800

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

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)

Materials

Linen; Wool

Techniques

Embroidered, Crewelwork

Dimensions (inches)

92.5 (L) , 85.25 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

234.95 (L) , 216.535 (W)

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[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