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Bedspread

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1870-1880

GUSN

GUSN-9925

Description

White; overall shell or fan pattern. Shell comprised of raised ridges with borders.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Maker

Josselyn, Marietta Brown, 1849-1912 (Maker)

Dimensions

76 1/2 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Mabel Josselyn

Accession Number

1941.187

Related Items

Title Bedspread Accession Number 1939.140

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