fbpx

Bedspread

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1895-1915

GUSN

GUSN-9915

Description

Light blue cotton spread; overlay of sized cotton netting with tape lace border, corner and center medallions. Scallop edges; gathered lace netting ruffle; tape edges. Cutouts in bottom corners.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bedspreads
cotton (textile)
machine sewing (technique)
lace (needlework)
Bedcover
Bedspread
Bedspread

Inscription

Stamped on back: Gilbert Mfg Co

Additional Identification Number

1972.147 AX

Maker

Gilbert Manufacturing Co. (Manufacturer)

Dimensions

92 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew W. Wood

Accession Number

1972.147A

Reference Notes

Powys. Lace and Lace-Making. [No Publisher]. _____ Note _____ 1953

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

Reparative Language in Collections Records

Historic New England is committed to implementing reparative language description for existing collections and creating respectful and inclusive language description for new collections. If you encounter language in Historic England's Collections Access Portal that is harmful or offensive, or you find materials that would benefit from a content warning, please contact [email protected].