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Bedcover (Bedspread)
1929-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1969.1700
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.1700
Object Name
Bedcover (Bedspread)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Secondary Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Per a previous cataloger this fabric is attributed to England between 1790 and 1820.
Date
1929-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Hand written on reverse
Inscription: "ESSEX R." (graphite)
Type: Inscription
Location: Hand written on reverse
Inscription: "ESSEX / July-Jun / Sept" (black ink)
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on tag
Inscription: "G / 69.1700" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on tag
Inscription: "1969.1700" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Roller printed
- Mordant style
Dimensions (inches)
72.75 (W) x 96.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
184.785 (W) x 245.11 (L)
Measurement Notes
Overall measurements include a 9 1/2 inch skirt on the bottom, left, and right sides.