Bedspread
- Object Name:
- Bedspread
- Object ID:
- 1981.040.01
- Creator:
- Stearns, Martha J. (1833-1918)
- Place of Origin:
- Deerfield, NH
- Date:
- circa 1855
- Description:
- Coverlet. Woven by Martha J. Stearns (1832-1918), Deerfield, NH. Hand-woven overshot type with a white linen warp 2 ply S- twist and supplementary wefts of homespun 2 ply S-twist worsted wool yarn in brown and blue. Plaid pattern. Two panels 40.5" wide machine seamed center with .50" done later not original to the piece. Seam edges are selvedges. Ends are selvedges. Top and bottom hemmed 0.13". Opposing panels over extend on each end one panel extends 2" other 3". Different mustard color woven at bottom of one panel 16" in length.
- Material:
- Textile
Wool
Linen
Cotton - Dimensions:
- W-76 L-90.5 inches
- Provenance:
- Museum purchase from antiques dealer David L. Ottinger. Martha J. Stearns (1832-1918) was the daughter of Joshua and Betsey (Page) Stearns of Deerfield, NH. She married William Thompson (1831-1899). Mounted photograph, accession # 1981.40.2 of Martha Stearns Thompson was purchased as the same time as the coverlet.
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Society Purchase
- Subjects:
- Bedspreads, Weaving
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