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1975

  • We acquired this object.

2025

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Bedcover (USA), ca. 1850

This is a Bedcover. It is dated ca. 1850 and we acquired it in 1975. Its medium is cotton and its technique is running stitch on plain weave; wadding and cords introduced from back. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Edla Cusick.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 257 x 256 cm (8 ft. 5 3/16 in. x 8 ft. 4 13/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Bedcover (USA), ca. 1850; cotton; H x W: 257 x 256 cm (8 ft. 5 3/16 in. x 8 ft. 4 13/16 in.); 1975-16-4

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