Created by
Unidentified
Date
20th century
Medium
wool cloth, wool and synthetic blend cloth, cotton cloth, and synthetic thread
Dimensions
H x W: 87 1/4 × 68 1/2 in. (221.6 × 174 cm)
Description
A bedcover made from suiting fabrics in muted tones of blue, gray, black, brown, and burgundy hand sewn together with red thread using a herringbone stitch. The pieces are all of uniform rectangular size, suggesting they are from a salesman's sample or swatch book. The bedcover is backed with a peach, blue, and cream woven plaid cotton, which is turned to the front and hand stitched to form the binding. There is no batting between the pieced top and the backing fabric. The bedcover is not quilted or tied, the top and back are only attached along the binding edge. A muslin sleeve is hand sewn to the back along one side.
Classification
Textiles and Quilts
Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor
Type
bedcovers
Topic
Domestic life
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2013.162.9
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58ebfe404-8164-4186-b80d-f7f1fdf770ff

Cataloging is an ongoing process and we may update this record as we conduct additional research and review. If you have more information about this object, please contact us at NMAAHCDigiTeam@si.edu

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