Textiles (Furnishing)
New England or Connecticut River Valley, United States, North America
1730-1780
Cotton; Linen; Wool
Woven (plain), Crewelwork, Embroidered
1958.0060.001
Object Number1958.0060.001 |
Bed hanging (Headcloth)
Textiles (Furnishing)
Museum purchase
New England or Connecticut River Valley, United States, North America
Made in the Connecticut River Valley.
1730-1780
1. Label; Pinned on tag; "58.60.1 / Back curtain 57" x 50" " (ink)
Cotton; Linen; Wool
Woven (plain), Crewelwork, Embroidered
Hand-embroidered
57 (H) , 49.25 (W)
144.78 (H) , 125.095 (W)
Text available soon.
[Book] Swan, Susan Burrows. 1977 Plain & Fancy: American Women and Their Needlework, 1700-1850.
• pp. 117-118, discussion of early American crewelwork