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1954

  • We acquired this object.

2025

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Bedspread (USA), 1814

This is a Bedspread. It is dated 1814 and we acquired it in 1954. Its medium is cotton and its technique is plain weave with weft looping. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 300 x 288 cm (9 ft. 10 1/8 in. x 9 ft. 5 3/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Bedspread (USA), 1814; cotton; H x W: 300 x 288 cm (9 ft. 10 1/8 in. x 9 ft. 5 3/8 in.); 1954-39-1

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