1952.0340.005 Bedcover
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Bedcover (Bedspread)

  • Category:

    Textiles (Furnishing)

  • Place of Origin:

    United States, North America

  • Materials:

    Wool

  • Techniques:

    Embroidered, Crewelwork

  • Museum Object Number:

    1952.0340.005


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Object Number

1952.0340.005

Object Name

Bedcover (Bedspread)

Category

Textiles (Furnishing)

Credit Line/Donor

Gift of Henry Francis du Pont

Place of Origin

United States, North America

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Label; back of upper left corner; "ALBANY ROOM BED SPREAD / JAN. FEB. MAR. / JULY AUG. SEPT." typed on twill tape
2. Label; back of upper left corner; "SEASON 1 2 3" stamped in red on twill tape
3. Mark; center front; "L A / 1816" cross stitched
4. Mark; backing of old linen sheet; "E. M. G." cross-stitched, as evident from needle holes and staining
5. Label; upper right corner; "52.340.5 / Albany / Retired" pinned-on hang tag

Materials

Wool

Techniques

Embroidered, Crewelwork

Construction Description

Hand-stitched

Dimensions (inches)

101.5 (L) , 86.5 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

257.81 (L) , 219.71 (W)

Measurement Notes

The original length of the bedcover excluding fringe is 81.75

Object Description

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