White dimity canopy, plain top with applied ruffled valances with applied bars of woven leno twist and fringed edges; cascaded corners; ruffled foot; plain head cloth; drawstring tassel remaining on one side ruffle, other one missing (B).
canopies (bed components)
cotton (textile)
dimity
drawn thread work
fringe
Canopy, Bed
Canopy, Bed
Original to Marrett House (Standish, Me.),
1959.1502
Unknown
113 (W) (inches)
Bequest of Frances S. Marrett
1959.1502.1AB
Title Tieback with Tassel Accession Number 1959.1502.2
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