Textiles (Furnishing)
Connecticut, New England, United States, North America
1750-1800
Linen; Wool; Cotton
Embroidered, Crewelwork
1955.0098
Object Number1955.0098 |
Bedcover (Bedspread)
Textiles (Furnishing)
Museum purchase
Connecticut, New England, United States, North America
The design of the bed curtains which make up this piece is similar to crewelwork pieces from southeastern Connecticut in the collection of the Connecticut Historical Society Museum and the Faith Trumbull Chapter of the D.A.R. in Norwich, Conn.
1750-1800
1. Label; upper left; black ink in script, "55.98 Bedspread" other side "Newport Room"
2. Inscription; upper left; brown ink inscription "Mary.." [rest is illegible]
Linen; Wool; Cotton
Embroidered, Crewelwork
Hand-sttiched
93.25 (H) , 92 (W)
236.855 (H) , 233.68 (W)
The curtain panel width varies between 33" and 34". The valance width is 10".
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