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Bedspread

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1880-1890

GUSN

GUSN-26424

Description

Handsewn white cotton bedspread with three crocheted panels running down length of the bedspread. Smaller extension at one end for head of bed. Crocheted panels with geometric floral design inside. Center panel with only geometric design.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bedspreads
cotton (textile)
crocheting
hand sewing
Bedcover
Bedspread
Bedspread

Inscription

[remnants of black stamp(?) on one side]

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

93 1/2 x 69 (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

2000.4

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