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Bedcover (Bedspread)
1790-1830
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
New England or New York; United States; North America
Materials
Wool
Cotton
Museum Object Number
1955.0745.008
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1955.0745.008
Object Name
Bedcover (Bedspread)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
New England or New York; United States; North America
Date
1790-1830
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type:
Label
Location:
back of lower left corner
Inscription:
"WILLIAMS BD. RM. / BED BLANKET / 55.745.8" typed on a plain-woven white cotton/poly
Type:
Label
Location:
paper hang tag upper left corner
Inscription:
"July - Oct."
Mark/Signature:
Yes
Materials
Wool
Cotton
Techniques
Embroidered
Crewelwork
Construction Description
Hand-embroidered
Dimensions (inches)
77 (W) x 85.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
195.58 (W) x 217.17 (L)
Measurement Notes
The overall length including the backing fabric extension is 89.5
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