Basic info

Collection

Costume and Textiles

Object name

Bedspread

Object category

Domestic textiles

Textile crafts

Object subcategory

Bed covers and hangings

Patchwork and quilting

Creators

Watson, Elizabeth (Maker)

Description

Large patchwork, applique and quilted bedcover, made from plain and printed dress cottons. Predominantly pink, blue and white, with a backing of plain white cotton. Quilted with white cotton thread, with a thin cotton wadding.

Production date start

1819