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Bedcover (Embroidered blanket)
1800-1850
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Wool
Museum Object Number
1969.1699
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.1699
Object Name
Bedcover (Embroidered blanket)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
New England; United States; North America
Date
1800-1850
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: back of upper left corner
Inscription: "Spradlinized" printed on fabric label
Mark/Signature: No
Materials
- Wool
Techniques
- Embroidered
- Woven (twill)
- Crewelwork
Construction Description
Hand-embroidered
Dimensions (inches)
75.5 (W) x 85 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
191.77 (W) x 215.9 (L)
Measurement Notes
2" fringe on three sides.
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Bishop, Robert & Safford, Carleton L. 1972 American Quilts and Coverlets.
• See similar dated example, p. 69.Article: Kopp, Joel & Kopp, Kate. 1990 The America Hurrah Collection of Ten Great American Bedcovers, 1752-1848. The Clarion. 15 (1)
• See similar dated example p. 27.Book: Swan, Susan Burrows. 1976 A Winterthur Guide to American Needlework.
• Published: p. 85, fig. 62