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Bedspread

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1800-1899

GUSN

GUSN-9917

Description

Rectangular, white; diamond pattern created by purling; borders of complex knot pattern. Sides with applied knit sawtooth border with zig-zag running thru middle; knotted top edge.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bedspreads
cotton (textile)
knitting (process)
piecing
Bedcover
Bedspread
Bedspread

Additional Identification Number

1971.426 X

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

62 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss F. Josephine Baker

Accession Number

1971.426

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