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Bedcover (Bedspread)
1890-1900
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1951.0018
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1951.0018
Object Name
Bedcover (Bedspread)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
New England; United States; North America
Date
1890-1900
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: stamped in ink on back of upper left corner
Inscription: "SEASON #4"
Type: Label
Location: typed woven twill tape label
Inscription: "NEW YORK ROOM / Guest Bedspread"
Type: Label
Location: written on back near twill tape label
Inscription: "Dec - JAN"
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Linen
Techniques
- Embroidered
- Woven
Construction Description
Hand-stitched, with later machine stitching
Dimensions (inches)
81.5 (W) x 88.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
207.01 (W) x 224.79 (L)
Measurement Notes
The above measurements do not include the fringe, which is approximately 2.5 inches long on three sides.