Object Number 2008.0005

Object Name

Bedcover (Bedspread)

Category

Textiles (Furnishing)

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase with funds provided by the Henry Francis du Pont Collectors Circle.

Place of Origin

New England or New York, United States, North America

Date

1775-1825

Materials

Cotton

Techniques

Stamped

Construction Description

Hand-stitched

Dimensions (inches)

92 (L) , 78.75 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

233.68 (L) , 200.025 (W)

Measurement Notes

The length does not inclde 4" netted fringe that extends across the bottom edge. Block measurements: vase of flowers 9" x 5.75" bird 1.5" X.2.5" floral sprays 3.5" X 4.25" rose motifs within the stars approx.4.25" in diameter

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Orlofsky, Myron & Orlofsky, Patsy. 1974 Quilts in America.
• See similar bedcover, Plate 99, page 141: "Block-printed quilt back. kkkkkk 84 x 84 in. Formerly collection of New York State Historical Society, Cooperstown. Said to be designed and printed by Dan Pratt (1787-1813) in Connecticut or New York."
[Book] Eaton, Linda. 2014 Printed Textiles: British and American Cottons and Linens 1700-1850.
• Published: pp. 352-353, C361