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Bedcover (Bedspread)
1940-1952
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
- Wool
Museum Object Number
1952.0326.006
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1952.0326.006
Object Name
Bedcover (Bedspread)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This bedcover was probably modified for 20th century use at Winterthur or in New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
United States; North America
Secondary Origin Notes
This embroidered linen fabric was probably woven in the United States between 1850-1900 and embroidered between 1870-1950.
Date
1940-1952
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: reverse corner
Inscription: "4 L - HARDENBERGH BEDROOM / Bedspread / April-May-June , Oct-Nov-Dec" (typed)
Type: Label
Location: reverse corner, pinned on tag
Inscription: "52.326.6 / Hardenbergh BR / Apr-Oct" (graphite)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
- Wool
Techniques
- Woven (twill)
- Embroidered
- Crewelwork
Dimensions (inches)
89.25 (W) x 89.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
226.695 (W) x 227.33 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements overall.