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Bedspread

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1820-1840

GUSN

GUSN-9921

Description

White; hemmed top and bottom; selvage edges. Stenciled with overall pattern of interlocking green rings; floral motifs in center surrounded by eight point stars and floral petals. Border along sides and bottom undulating vine with flowers. Edge bordered with looping swags and leaves (bell flowers?) or drop pendants.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bedspreads
cotton (textile)
painting (coating)
piecing
stenciling
figure- and animal-derived motifs
Aves (class)
floral patterns
Cotton
Pieced
Stenciled
Painted
Bird
Floral
BEDSPREAD

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

67 (W) (inches)

Accession Number

1955.195

Places

Vermont (United States)

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