This bed hanging is made from fabric that was printed in England in about 1790. Blue threads are present in the selvedges.
Date
1790-1795
Materials
Cotton
Techniques
Woven (plain)
Block printed
Mordant style
Dimensions (inches)
20.25 (H) x 33.5 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
51.44 (H) x 85.09 (W)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are approximate due to the inherent variability of textiles. (Conservation, 2009).
Selvedge width: 26 1/4 inches.
Vertical Design Repeat: 11 3/4 inches.
Florence Montgomery determined warps per inch at 60.