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Bedcover (Bedspread, whitework)
Ann Vanderveer
1818
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator/Artist/Maker
Ann Vanderveer (Maker)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1998.0501
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1998.0501
Object Name
Bedcover (Bedspread, whitework)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Creator (Role)
Ann Vanderveer (Maker)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Date
1818
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: top center
Inscription: "ANN VANDERVEER" (embroidered in French knots)
Type: Inscription
Location: bottom center
Inscription: "1818" (embroidered in French knots)
Type: Label
Location: upper right corner
Inscription: "3M-BLUE ROOM/ Bedspread / April-May-June/ Oct-Nov-Dec" (typed)
Type: Label
Location: upper right corner
Inscription: "Jan-Feb / Mar." (inked)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- American eagle
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
Techniques
- Embroidered
- White work
Construction Description
Hand-embroidered
Dimensions (inches)
84 (W) x 97 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
213.36 (W) x 246.38 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements do not include the 2-inch-wide fringe on three sides.