Bedcover

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Bedcover

c. 1805-1820

Artist/maker unknown, English Center panel probably printed at Bannister Hall printworks, Lancashire, England (1798–1893)

The pieced-work bedcover shown here contains a center piece block-printed especially for use in quilts or other soft furnishings such as chair seats. The center panel of exotic flowers, birds, and animals surrounded by a border of Chinese scenes was likely printed at the Bannister Hall printworks, near Preston, Lancashire, which was known for its high-quality furnishing fabrics. A less expensive furnishing fabric showing a lantern hanging from a tree branch is incorporated into the middle border. The small allover prints pieced into the borders were originally designed for use in clothing and as linings.

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Object Details

Titles:

Bedcover

Date:

c. 1805-1820

Artists:

Artist/maker unknown, English Center panel probably printed at Bannister Hall printworks, Lancashire, England (1798–1893)

Medium:

Block-printed cotton plain weave

Dimensions:

9 feet 2 inches × 8 feet 9 inches (279.4 × 266.7 cm)

Classification:

Textiles

Credit Line:

Gift of Dr. Henry Ginsburg in honor of Cora Ginsburg, 2000

Accession Number:

2000-9-4

Geography:

Made in England, Europe

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