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Tasseled Bedspread

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1815-1830

GUSN

GUSN-52410

Description

White; candlewicked large central framed potted flower within scrolling flowering vine. Zig-zag and diamond border; applied netting with tassel fringe along sides and bottom; quilted.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bedspreads
candlewicking (embroidering)
cotton (textile)
fringe
quilting
whitework
Bedcover
Bedspread
Bedspread

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

88 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. William F. Hopson

Accession Number

1941.789

Reference Notes

Safford and Bishop. America's Quilts and Coverlets. [No Publisher].

Places

Possibly Connecticut (United States)
Possibly

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