ALENCON MACHINE-MADE COTTON BEDSPREAD

Object/Artifact

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Homestead Museum

Name/Title

ALENCON MACHINE-MADE COTTON BEDSPREAD

Entry/Object ID

98.46.1.2

Description

Color: White An Alencon machine-made cotton bedspread, ca. 1920s. The ecru colored piece has intricate patterns of vine-like leaves and flowers throughout and, in the center, a large bird, with smaller birds on side panels. Without any signs of wear or damage, the piece is in good condition.

Lexicon

LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials

Bedspreads

Search Terms

Three-dimensional, Bedspreads, Household linens

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Bedspreads