Bedspread, hand-crocheted cotton, from the Coad family, circa late 19th-early 20th century
Entry/Object ID
2006.002.0004
Description
One hand-crocheted natural cotton bedspread (77" wide x 104" long) with 4" self fringe on three sides belonging to the Coad family. Pattern is hexagons and poinsettia style flowers with three popcorn stitches per triangle and an overall imporession of spider webs. The piece is very heavy. There are a few failures, but not many.