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)
20.5 (H) x 32.5 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
52.07 (H) x 82.55 (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.