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Bedspread

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1890-1920

GUSN

GUSN-11806

Description

The bedspread is made of white cotton sheeting, and candlewicked with a floral wreath enclosing a floral spray with scrolling tendrils. The ends are hand and machine hemmed.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bedspreads
candlewicking (embroidering)
cotton (textile)
embroidering
yarn
floral patterns
wreaths (costume accessories)
Cotton
Yarn
Embroidered
Candlewicked
Wreath
Floral
BEDSPREAD

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

84 x 80 (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1983.164B

Related Items

Title Pillow Sham Accession Number 1983.164A

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