1955.0098 Bedcover, Bedspread, Object card
  • 1955.0098 Bedcover, Bedspread, Object card
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Bedcover (Bedspread)

  • Category:

    Textiles (Furnishing)

  • Place of Origin:

    Connecticut, New England, United States, North America

  • Date:

    1750-1800

  • Materials:

    Linen; Wool; Cotton

  • Techniques:

    Embroidered, Crewelwork

  • Museum Object Number:

    1955.0098


  • Complete Details



Object Number

1955.0098

Object Name

Bedcover (Bedspread)

Category

Textiles (Furnishing)

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase

Place of Origin

Connecticut, New England, United States, North America

Origin Notes

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.

Date

1750-1800

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

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]

Materials

Linen; Wool; Cotton

Techniques

Embroidered, Crewelwork

Construction Description

Hand-sttiched

Dimensions (inches)

93.25 (H) , 92 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

236.855 (H) , 233.68 (W)

Measurement Notes

The curtain panel width varies between 33" and 34". The valance width is 10".

Object Description

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