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Bedcover (Bedspread)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Wool
Museum Object Number
1952.0340.005
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1952.0340.005
Object Name
Bedcover (Bedspread)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: back of upper left corner
Inscription: "ALBANY ROOM BED SPREAD / JAN. FEB. MAR. / JULY AUG. SEPT." typed on twill tape
Type: Label
Location: back of upper left corner
Inscription: "SEASON 1 2 3" stamped in red on twill tape
Type: Mark
Location: center front
Inscription: "L A / 1816" cross stitched
Type: Mark
Location: backing of old linen sheet
Inscription: "E. M. G." cross-stitched, as evident from needle holes and staining
Type: Label
Location: upper right corner
Inscription: "52.340.5 / Albany / Retired" pinned-on hang tag
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Wool
Techniques
- Embroidered
- Crewelwork
Construction Description
Hand-stitched
Dimensions (inches)
86.5 (W) x 101.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
219.71 (W) x 257.81 (L)
Measurement Notes
The original length of the bedcover excluding fringe is 81.75