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1920

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2025

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Bedspread (France)

This is a Bedspread. It is dated 1851–1899 and we acquired it in 1920. Its medium is silk, cotton and its technique is compound satin weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. John Innes Kane. It is credited Gift of Mrs. John Innes Kane.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 222.9 x 195.5 cm (7 ft. 3 3/4 in. x 6 ft. 4 15/16 in.)

It is inscribed

"Red silk bedspread from Empire bed"

Cite this object as

Bedspread (France); silk, cotton; H x W: 222.9 x 195.5 cm (7 ft. 3 3/4 in. x 6 ft. 4 15/16 in.); Gift of Mrs. John Innes Kane; 1920-19-60-a

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