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Cutwork bedspread

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1825-1850

GUSN

GUSN-53283

Description

T-shaped, cotton seamed spread with overall pattern of cut-outs with remaining end being bound by thread; applied netting with embroidered bands of t's and applied fringe along sides and bottom; fringed around cut-out corners.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bedspreads
cotton (textile)
cutwork
drawn thread work
fringe
piercing
geometric patterns
Cotton
Fringe
Three-Pieced
Drawnwork
Geometric
Cutwork
BEDSPREAD

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

100 (W) (inches)

Accession Number

1942.1135

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