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Candlewicking; large octagon motif with floral medallion in center; four trees attached to octagon pointing inward. Surrounded by swirling floral lines framed by open two banded swag garland; floral motifs inside; dangling tassels. Sawtooth border along edges.
bedspreads
candlewicking (embroidering)
cotton (textile)
whitework
Bedcover
Bedspread
Bedspread
In ink at top: Wrought by/Abagail S. Sprague/ 1821
Sprague, Abagail S. (Maker)
102 (W) (inches)
Gift of Mrs. Harding Greene
1986.6
Possibly New York state (United States)
Possibly
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