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Bedcover
1725-1750
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Massachusetts; New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
- Wool
Museum Object Number
1952.0358.001
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1952.0358.001
Object Name
Bedcover
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Massachusetts; New England; United States; North America
Date
1725-1750
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: upper right
Inscription: pencil script, "Cecil 52.358.1 Oct-Mar"
Type: Label
Location: upper right
Inscription: typed black ink, "Cecil Room (SF) Bedspread July-August-September(3)"
Type: Label
Location: upper right
Inscription: red ink stamped, "Season 3"
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Linen
- Wool
Techniques
- Embroidered
- Crewelwork
Construction Description
Hand-stitched
Dimensions (inches)
83.5 (W) x 112 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
212.09 (W) x 284.48 (L)
Measurement Notes
The cut-outs measure 13 by 13.25''.
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Sweeney, John A. H. 1963 The Treasure House of Early American Rooms.
• Published: p. 34Manuscript: Bertrand, Rebecca & Parks, Sarah. Seasonal Change Study.
• See Curator of Textiles for Seasonal Change Study binder discussing this object.Book: Swan, Susan Burrows. 1995 Plain and Fancy: American Women and their Needlework, 1650-1850.
• Published: p. 153, pl. 29Book: Swan, Susan Burrows. 1976 A Winterthur Guide to American Needlework.
• Published: p. 67, fig. 49Book: Davis, Charles W. Early American Embroidery Designs.
• Published: p. 52, p. 65