About This Artwork
Designed and executed by Bertha Stenge
American, 1891–1957
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Bedcover Entitled "American Holidays", 1948
Cotton, plain weave, pieced; appliquéd with various cotton, plain weaves, some printed; silk, satin weave; and cotton, bobbin lace; embroidered with cotton (probably mercerized), in chain, long and short, running, satin, and stem stitches; backed with cotton, plain weave, pieced; edged with cotton, plain weaves; quilted
231.14 x 214.5 cm (91 x 84 7/16 in.)
Bequest of Prudence Fuchsmann, 2008.147
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