Object Number 1989.0010

Object Name

Bed hanging (Tester)

Category

Textiles (Furnishing)

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase with funds provided by the Special Fund for Collection Objects

Place of Origin

Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America

Date

1725-1775

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Label; upper left; pencil script "89.10"

Materials

Linen; Wool; Cotton

Techniques

Embroidered, Crewelwork

Construction Description

Hand-stitched, with later machine stitching of the modern backing fabric.

Dimensions (inches)

50 (H) , 51.25 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

127 (H) , 130.175 (W)

Measurement Notes

The measurements of the original piece are given above. The measurements of the mounted piece are 74" L x 55" W.

Object Description

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