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Bedspread

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1830-1860

GUSN

GUSN-46037

Description

White cotton; five rows of four large cross-stitched flower sprigs with diamonds interspaced. Remains of netted fringe on all edges; knotted cotton cording on sides. Gathered along sides.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bedspreads
cotton (textile)
cross-stitching
fringe
Bedcover
Bedspread
Bedspread

Maker

Possibly Bidwell, Jemima (Maker)
Possibly Bidwell, Theodora (Maker)

Dimensions

91 x 60 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Charles Hamilton Parker

Accession Number

1959.31

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