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Bedcover (Bedspread)
1840
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1974.0142
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Miss Julia D. S. Snow
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Object Number
1974.0142
Object Name
Bedcover (Bedspread)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
New England; United States; North America
Origin Notes
The cut-out corners of this bedcover suggest an origin of New England, where this form is most prevalent.
Date
1840
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: top center
Inscription: "1840"
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven
Construction Description
woven, hand-stitched
Dimensions (inches)
99.25 (W) x 93 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
252.095 (W) x 236.22 (L)
Measurement Notes
The cut-out corners measure 21" x 23 .5".