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Bedcover (Wholecloth comforter)
1800-1830
Category
Textiles
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1962.0030
Credit Line/Donor
Museum Purchase
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Object Number
1962.0030
Object Name
Bedcover (Wholecloth comforter)
Category
Textiles
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Origin Notes
This bedcover is made from fabric that was printed in England in c. 1830.
Date
1800-1830
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Tied
- Woven (plain)
- Block printed
- Mordant style
Construction Description
Hand-stitched
Dimensions (inches)
82.5 (W) x 74 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
209.55 (W) x 187.96 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are approximate due to the inherent variability of textiles. (Conservation, 2009).
Vertical design repeat: 18 inches.
Horizontal design repeat: 1 1/2 half-drop repeats across.
Selvedge width: approximately 34.75 inches.