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Bedcover (Coverlet)
1847-1847
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
- Wool
Museum Object Number
1969.1650
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.1650
Object Name
Bedcover (Coverlet)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
As per Janet Crosen, 4/79. "Point twill, 16 harness and 4 shafts found in Pa., Ohio, and Indiana - not New England or N.J. (Linda Eaton believes this means that it is 16 shafts organized into 4 groups. 7/08)
Date
1847-1847
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: bottom edge
Inscription: "M R B 1847" worked in pink wool cross stitch
Type: Label
Location: pinned to coverlet
Inscription: "'byffalo star' / pink odd / Pa. German weaving also found in / Ohio, Indiana."
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Cotton
- Wool
Techniques
- Woven
Dimensions (inches)
73.5 (W) x 89.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
186.69 (W) x 227.33 (L)
Measurement Notes
The measurements do not include the fringe, which is 4 inches long on three sides.