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Bedcover (Bedspread)
1936-1957
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1957.1321.004
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1957.1321.004
Object Name
Bedcover (Bedspread)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This bed hanging was probably made at Winterthur or in New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
France; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
According to du Pont family tradition, this French silk came to America with Eleuthère Irénée du Pont. It was made in the late 18th or early 19th century.
Date
1936-1957
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: lower left corner
Inscription: "57.1321.4 Nemours Oct-Mar" (in graphite)
Type: Label
Location: lower left corner
Inscription: "NEMOURS BD RM 6TH FL." (in block print blue ink)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (compound)
Construction Description
Machine-stitched
Dimensions (inches)
72 (W) x 88 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
182.88 (W) x 223.52 (L)