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Bedcover (Bedspread)
1775-1825
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
New England or New York; United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
2008.0005
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase with funds provided by the Henry Francis du Pont Collectors Circle.
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Object Number
2008.0005
Object Name
Bedcover (Bedspread)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
New England or New York; United States; North America
Date
1775-1825
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Stamped
Construction Description
Hand-stitched
Dimensions (inches)
78.75 (W) x 92 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
200.025 (W) x 233.68 (L)
Measurement Notes
The length does not inclde 4" netted fringe that extends across the bottom edge.
Block measurements:
vase of flowers 9" x 5.75"
bird 1.5" X.2.5"
floral sprays 3.5" X 4.25"
rose motifs within the stars approx.4.25" in diameter
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Orlofsky, Myron & Orlofsky, Patsy. 1974 Quilts in America.
• See similar bedcover, Plate 99, page 141: "Block-printed quilt back. kkkkkk 84 x 84 in. Formerly collection of New York State Historical Society, Cooperstown. Said to be designed and printed by Dan Pratt (1787-1813) in Connecticut or New York."Book: Eaton, Linda. 2014 Printed Textiles: British and American Cottons and Linens 1700-1850.
• Published: pp. 352-353, C361