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Bedcover (Bedspread)
1800-1850
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Wool
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1956.0602
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1956.0602
Object Name
Bedcover (Bedspread)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
New England; United States; North America
Origin Notes
Per previous cataloger Janneken Smucker, this bedcover originated in the Connecticut River Valley or Upstate New York. (6/6/2005)
Date
1800-1850
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: back upper left corner
Inscription: "75347" hand written in ink
Type: Label
Location: back upper right corner
Inscription: "2G - WALNUT / Bedspread alternate / April - May - June / Nov. - Dec." typed cotton twill tape
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Wool
- Cotton
Techniques
- Embroidered
- Crewelwork
Construction Description
Hand-stitched
Dimensions (inches)
82.75 (W) x 90 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
210.185 (W) x 228.6 (L)
Measurement Notes
The panels are approximately 27" wide.