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Bedcover (Coverlet)
1830-1850
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
- Wool
Museum Object Number
1994.0094
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of John Alexander Walker and Mary Gray Walker in memory of Anna Hull Heisey
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Object Number
1994.0094
Object Name
Bedcover (Coverlet)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
The place of origin is uncertain; it could be Pennsylvania or Iowa. The Heisey family moved from Pennsylvania to Iowa in 1846. The "fancy" fashion was strongest in the 1830s, so it is likely that the coverlet came from Pennsylvania, before the family's move. Five other examples of this same pattern are undated and the origins are unknown.
Date
1830-1850
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: two bottom corners
Inscription: "THE FARMER FANCY" is woven into the fabric
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Cotton
- Wool
Techniques
- Woven
Dimensions (inches)
73 (W) x 89 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
185.42 (W) x 226.06 (L)
Measurement Notes
The measurements include the fringe on the bottom edge, which is about 2 inches long.