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Narrow, rectangular bed cover

English or American
Around 1825
Object Place: England or U.S.A.

Medium/Technique Cotton tabby-weave block and roller-printed
Dimensions 232.5 x 61 cm (91 9/16 x 24 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Samuel Cabot
Accession Number63.654
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionNatural undyed tabby-woven cotton, block and roller-printed in shades of red, blue, mauve, and black. Alternate columns of floral pattern, large-scaled on blue, small-scaled on white. Made of two widths of chintz, seamed and trimmed all round with white, yellow and green cotton fringe. One long tear and several holes, patches and repairs. Faded and stained.