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Bedcover (Comforter)
1830-1850
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1969.3807
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.3807
Object Name
Bedcover (Comforter)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Origin Notes
The comforter was constructed in the United States between 1830 and 1850.
Secondary Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Both fabrics were printed in England between 1830 and 1850.
Date
1830-1850
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: tag
Inscription: " EM/OLD CHINTZES" / "1750/ 125.00"
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Birds
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Tied
- Glazed
Construction Description
Hand-stitched
Dimensions (inches)
86.5 (W) x 91.25 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
219.71 (W) x 231.775 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are approximate due to the inherent variability of textiles.
Florence Montgomery determined warps per inch at 85 for T85 and at 68 for T86.