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DEACESSIONED June 22, 2017

Center of a bedspread

Possibly American
early 19th century

Medium/Technique Looped woven cotton
Dimensions 184.7 x 136 cm (72 11/16 x 53 9/16 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Miss Gertrude Townsend
Accession Number34.1331
ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionWarp: fine white cotton. Weft: white cotton, three shoots of fine between each heavier cotton weft. Design: (executed with loops of heavier cotton weft) star in center of lobed medallion, with geometric plants growing towards center. Small stars and rosettes outside medallion. Patched on sides. Worn.