Connecticut; New England; United States; North America
Materials
Linen
Wool
Cotton
Museum Object Number
1955.0098
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Object Number
1955.0098
Object Name
Bedcover (Bedspread)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Connecticut; New England; United States; North America
Origin Notes
The design of the bed curtains which make up this piece is similar to crewelwork pieces from southeastern Connecticut in the collection of the Connecticut Historical Society Museum and the Faith Trumbull Chapter of the D.A.R. in Norwich, Conn.
Date
1750-1800
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: upper left
Inscription: black ink in script, "55.98 Bedspread" other side "Newport Room"
Type: Inscription
Location: upper left
Inscription: brown ink inscription "Mary.." [rest is illegible]
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
Linen
Wool
Cotton
Techniques
Embroidered
Crewelwork
Construction Description
Hand-sttiched
Dimensions (inches)
93.25 (H) x 92 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
236.855 (H) x 233.68 (W)
Measurement Notes
The curtain panel width varies between 33" and 34". The valance width is 10".