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Bedcover (Bedspread)
1780-1820
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Europe or North America
Materials
- Silk
Museum Object Number
1969.2430
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.2430
Object Name
Bedcover (Bedspread)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Europe or North America
Origin Notes
The bedcover could have been constructed either in Europe or North America.
Secondary Place of Origin
Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
The silk is European, probably either French or English.
Date
1780-1820
Materials
- Silk
Techniques
- Woven
Construction Description
Hand-stitched
Dimensions (inches)
99.25 (W) x 94 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
252.095 (W) x 238.76 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements do not include fringe. The fringe measures 3.75'' along three sides.