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Bed Curtain Fragment

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1774-1785

GUSN

GUSN-47045

Description

Red and white print of large scale meandering woody vines with fernleaf-like attached clusters; strawberry-like fruit; flowers, leaves and fruits sprout from vine. Hemmed top and sides; selvage bottom.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bed curtains
cotton (textile)
piecing
tabby (textile)
toile (textile material)
Rococo Revival
Hanging, Bed
Curtain, Bed
Curtain, Bed

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

England

Dimensions

54 1/2 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Lydia Gardiner Chace

Accession Number

1964.325

Related Items

Title Bed Curtain (?) Piece Accession Number 1934.850A
Title Bed Covering Accession Number NULL
Title Bed Curtain (?) Piece Accession Number 1934.850B
Title Bed Curtain (?) Piece Accession Number 1934.850D

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