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.
bedspreads
cotton (textile)
cross-stitching
fringe
Bedcover
Bedspread
Bedspread
Possibly Bidwell, Jemima (Maker)
Possibly Bidwell, Theodora (Maker)
91 x 60 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Mrs. Charles Hamilton Parker
1959.31
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