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Bedcover (Bedspread)
1750-1850
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Europe
Materials
- Linen
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1969.0549
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.0549
Object Name
Bedcover (Bedspread)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Europe
Origin Notes
Creation place is continental, not English.
Date
1750-1850
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: on tag
Inscription: "Property of H. F. / duPont"
Type: Label
Location: on fabric laundry tag in corner
Inscription: "H5982 H"
Type: Label
Location: on corner of bedcover
Inscription: inked: "JM"/ "now 7 / 27."
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Linen
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven
Construction Description
Hand-woven, hand-stitched
Dimensions (inches)
81.5 (W) x 112.75 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
207.01 (W) x 286.385 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements do not include the fringe, which is 3 inches wide.