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Bedcover (Coverlet)
1810-1850
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
- Wool
Museum Object Number
1969.1642
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.1642
Object Name
Bedcover (Coverlet)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Origin Notes
Per Janet Crosson: Probably a Pennsylvania German weaver (4/79)
Date
1810-1850
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: pinned near one corner
Inscription: Hand written on paper hang tag: "LEBANON B/RM / 69.1642 / JAN-JUN"
Type: Label
Location: vinyl tag pinned to corner
Inscription: Written on tag: "16 harnesses / Professional Pa. German / weaving / 1810-1830."
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Cotton
- Wool
Techniques
- Woven
Construction Description
Hand-woven
Dimensions (inches)
69 (W) x 89 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
175.26 (W) x 226.06 (L)