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DEACESSIONED June 22, 2017
Bedspread
American or English
First half 19th century
Object Place: U.S.A. or England
Medium/Technique
Looped woven cotton
Dimensions
223.5 x 197.8 cm (88 x 77 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Miss Charlotte Hazen
Accession Number56.1197
CollectionsEurope, Americas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionWhite cotton warp and weft with heavier cotton wefts used for body and, where required, for looped pattern. Large eight-pointed star in center surrounded by conventionalized tulips and star-shaped flowers. Around this, a wide border composed of eight-armed units made of conventionalized tulips and trees. Several rectilinear borders beyond this decorated with conventionalized roses and eight-pointed stars, diamonds and crosses. Edged with white cotton tape. Worn and darned. Cotton browned. Three brown stains.