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Bedcover (Bedspread)
1820-1870
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
China; Asia
Materials
- Silk
- Metal
- Synthetic fiber
Museum Object Number
1957.1308
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1957.1308
Object Name
Bedcover (Bedspread)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
China; Asia
Secondary Place of Origin
China; Asia
Secondary Origin Notes
Silk fabric made in China. See references for more information.
Date
1820-1870
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: upper left corner
Inscription: "2S SOUTH ROOM Bedcover Jan-Feb-Mar Apr-May-June" (typed)
Type: Label
Location: upper left corner
Inscription: "SEASON 1 2" (stamped in red ink)
Type: Label
Location: foot left corner on tag
Inscription: "57.1308" (in blue ink)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Metal
- Synthetic fiber
Techniques
- Embroidered
Construction Description
hand-stitched
Dimensions (inches)
86 (W) x 103.75 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
218.44 (W) x 263.525 (L)
Measurement Notes
The above measurements do not include the fringe, which measures 2'' and is applied on all four sides.