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Bed Flounce or Dust Ruffle

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1815-1830

GUSN

GUSN-9291

Description

Rectangular dust ruffle with hemmed and gathered top. Red and white print of cupids with bows aiming at viewer. In a white cloud surrounded by realistic thorned raspberry vines. Milled ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dust ruffles
cotton (textile)
Hanging, Bed
Valance, Bed
Valance, Bed

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

23 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Charles F. Batchelder, Jr.

Accession Number

1980.61B

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