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Bedcover (Counterpane)
1780-1800
Category
Textiles
Place of Origin
New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1958.0061.004
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Object Number
1958.0061.004
Object Name
Bedcover (Counterpane)
Category
Textiles
Place of Origin
New England; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This quilt was made in the United States.
Secondary Place of Origin
United States; North America
Secondary Origin Notes
The fabric was possibly printed in the United States between 1780 and 1800.
Date
1780-1800
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Block printed
- Mordant style
Dimensions (inches)
98.5 (W) x 101 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
250.19 (W) x 256.54 (L)
Measurement Notes
Height measured along vertical first vertical seam at proper right, width measured along top edge. May be slightly larger due to creases.
Vertical design repeat: 10 inches.
Selvedge width: 38.5 inches.