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Bedcover (Bedspread, whitework)
1800-1850
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1952.0345.005
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1952.0345.005
Object Name
Bedcover (Bedspread, whitework)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Date
1800-1850
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: on backing, near center bottom
Inscription: "A R / 3"
Type: Label
Location: on the backing at upper corner, on twill cotton tape
Inscription: "BLUE ROOM (3 M) / Bedspread / Jan - Feb - March" (typed)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Embroidered
Construction Description
Hand-stitched
Dimensions (inches)
81 (W) x 78.25 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
205.74 (W) x 198.755 (L)
Measurement Notes
The fringe measures between 9 and 9 1/2 inches long depending on point of measurement.