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On Display: House - Williams Room
Bedcover (Bedspread)
1750-1780
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Connecticut; United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1954.0014.001
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1954.0014.001
Object Name
Bedcover (Bedspread)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Connecticut; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This crewelwork bedcover was embroidered between 1750 and 1780
Date
1750-1780
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: right bottom
Inscription: pencil "55.749.1 Williams Oct-Mar"
Type: Label
Location: upper right
Inscription: typed in black ink, "BELLE ISLE ROOM 2 A bedspread"
Type: Inscription
Location: upper left
Inscription: on lining, in black ink, script "J_min B Jart_ll_ 1_08"
Type: Inscription
Location: upper left corner
Inscription: pencil, on lining, "4"
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Linen
- Cotton
Techniques
- Embroidered
- Woven (plain)
- Crewelwork
Dimensions (inches)
111.5 (H) x 93.25 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
283.21 (H) x 236.86 (W)