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Bedcover (Bedspread)
1773
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1962.0123
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Object Number
1962.0123
Object Name
Bedcover (Bedspread)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1773
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Lower left corner
Inscription: "Lebanon / Bedroom / CoverleT" written in pencil. In the top corner is also written "RACK 140."
Type: Inscription
Location: Center bottom of outer border
Inscription: "J.773"
Type: Inscription
Location: Across top
Inscription: "A.SMALL.REPRESENTATION.OF-THE.PARADISE."
Type: Inscription
Location: At central medallion
Inscription: "A" / "Eve"
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Adam and Eve
- Biblical scene
- Religious imagery
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven
Construction Description
hand-woven and hand-stitched.
Dimensions (inches)
88 (W) x 81.75 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
223.52 (W) x 207.645 (L)
Measurement Notes
The measurements do not include the fringe, which is 5 inches deep.