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On Display: House - Attic Corner
Mattress (Miniature mattress)
1800-1950
Category
Textiles
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1965.1948 F
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1965.1948 F
Object Name
Mattress (Miniature mattress)
Category
Textiles
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Origin Notes
This bedcover was probably made between 1900-1950 from fabric was that was probably made between 1790-1820.
Secondary Place of Origin
England or France; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
This fabric was possibly made between 1790-1820 in Europe. It was probably made into bed hangings between 1900-1950.
Date
1800-1950
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: pinned to underside at corner
Inscription: "65.1948b" (in graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Linen
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
Construction Description
Hand-stitched
Dimensions (inches)
13.25 (W) x 15.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
33.66 (W) x 39.37 (L)