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Bedspread

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1805-1820

GUSN

GUSN-29605

Description

T-shaped; polychromatic columns of chrysanthemums and leaves over undulating honeycomb band; printed check ground of solid and grouped brown lines intersecting with grouped black lines. Woven tape binding around sides; cotton calico backing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bedspreads
block printing (relief printing process)
calico
cotton (textile)
glazing (coating)
piecing
printing (process)
rolling up
textiles
tin (metal)
checker pattern
floral patterns
flowers (plants)
Cotton
Calico
Pieced
Transfer Printed
Tin Glazed
Checked
Floral
Chrysanthemum
Unidentified Textile
BEDSPREAD

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

103 (W) (inches)

Accession Number

1922.775

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