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1995

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2024

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Bedcover

This is a Bedcover. It is dated 1775–1800 and we acquired it in 1995. Its medium is cotton and its technique is printed by engraved copper plate on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Elinor Merrell. It is credited Bequest of Elinor Merrell.

Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft: 203.5 x 229.5 cm (6 ft. 8 1/8 in. x 7 ft. 6 3/8 in.) Repeat H (pattern): 101 cm (39 3/4 in.)

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Bedcover; cotton; Warp x Weft: 203.5 x 229.5 cm (6 ft. 8 1/8 in. x 7 ft. 6 3/8 in.) Repeat H (pattern): 101 cm (39 3/4 in.); Bequest of Elinor Merrell; 1995-50-45

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