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Piece of a Bed Curtain

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1845-1855

GUSN

GUSN-9305

Description

Rectangular; three raw edges, one selvage; polychromatic bouquets of poppies and other flowers with tendrils; tan imitation twill weave-like fancy milled ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bed curtains
cotton (textile)
piecing
tabby (textile)
Hanging, Bed
Curtain, Bed
Curtain, Bed

Associated Building

Used At Deer Farm,

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

57 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Herbert H. Hosmer, Jr.

Accession Number

1963.39

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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