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Bedcover
1750-1800
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Connecticut; New London; New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
- Wool
Museum Object Number
1956.0599.001
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1956.0599.001
Object Name
Bedcover
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Connecticut; New London; New England; United States; North America
Origin Notes
Per Lynne Bassett 10/2022: The designs on this bedcover include elements that can be associated with New London County.
Per previous cataloger: The design of leaves with C-scrolled edges is a motif seen also in whole-cloth wool quilts originating in eastern Massachusetts.
Date
1750-1800
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: upper right
Inscription: "56.599.1 Walnut Jan-Apr" (pencil script)
Type: Label
Location: upper right
Inscription: "Season 1" (stamped in red)
Type: Label
Location: upper right
Inscription: "2G Walnut Bedspread Jan-Feb-Mar" (typed)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Linen
- Wool
Techniques
- Embroidered
- Crewelwork
Dimensions (inches)
85.25 (W) x 92.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
216.535 (W) x 234.95 (L)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Sweeney, John A. H. 1963 The Treasure House of Early American Rooms.
• Published: p. 29Manuscript: Bertrand, Rebecca & Parks, Sarah. Seasonal Change Study.
• See Curator of Textiles for Seasonal Change Study binder discussing this object.Book: Swan, Susan Burrows. 1976 A Winterthur Guide to American Needlework.
• Published: p. 56, pl. VIII