Textiles (Furnishing)
United States, North America
Wool
Embroidered, Crewelwork
1952.0340.005
Object Number1952.0340.005 |
Bedcover (Bedspread)
Textiles (Furnishing)
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
United States, North America
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
Wool
Embroidered, Crewelwork
Hand-stitched
101.5 (L) , 86.5 (W)
257.81 (L) , 219.71 (W)
The original length of the bedcover excluding fringe is 81.75
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