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Embroidered Counterpane
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| Accession #: | 2387.1 |
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| Title: | Embroidered Counterpane |
| Object Type: | Coverlet |
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| Physical Description: | This piece consists of two 39 inch pieces of cotton sewn together. It is embroidered with cotton cord with a leaf and vine design, mostly with woven and French knot stitches. |
| Description: | An abundance of stylized leaves filled in with embroidered knots cover this counterpane; the maker is unknown. White textiles were highly fashionable in the United States from the late 18th century through the first half of the 19th century. |
| Category: | Textiles |
| Subjects/Topics/Concepts: |
Bedding (Furnishing)
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| Dimensions: |
Object L x W 78 x 92 "
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| Materials/Techniques: |
cotton cord
cotton (Material)
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| Credit Line: | Found in Collections, 1975 |
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