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United States

Bedcover, Mid-19th century

Cotton, plain weave; appliquéd with cotton and silk, plain weaves; some padded; embroidered with silk in chain and satin stitches; quilted with cotton thread through cotton batting and cotton, plain weave backing; edged with cotton, plain weave
222.1 x 216.9 cm (87 1/2 x 85 1/2 in.)
Gift of Ann Calhoun Dienner, 1993.150