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Bedcover (Bedspread, whitework)
1750-1850
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Europe or North America
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1998.0503
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1998.0503
Object Name
Bedcover (Bedspread, whitework)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Europe or North America
Date
1750-1850
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: twill tape label
Inscription: "3W/ NEW YORK. Bedspread, Guests/ April-May / Oct-Nov-Dec."
Type: Mark
Location: on lining
Inscription: "A.R" "6".
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
Techniques
- Embroidered
Construction Description
Hand-stitched with later machine stitching
Dimensions (inches)
89.25 (W) x 99.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
226.695 (W) x 252.73 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements exclude fringe. The fringe measures 4'' wide.