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Catalog Number |
1129 |
Object Name |
Bedspread |
Description |
Bedspread, woven; pattern, 6 pointed star pattern throughout in square framed patterns, stylized flowers alternating with stylized lyre shaped flowers on borders; fringes on 3 sides; markings, 'Woven in 1841, 'Boies' woven in all 4 corners. Weave Structure: Double Weave Type: Geometric with figured & fancy border Grid: Horizontal/vertical Size: 95" length x 78.2" width. (Dimensions are an average of at least three measurements taken in both directions.) Number of Panels: 2 Probable Loom Type: Jacquard Warp Yarn 1:Fiber Content: Wool Estimated Yarn Size: 12/2 Spun: Z, Loose twist, Two Ply, Plied S, Commercially Spun Dye:Commercially dyed Pantone Color: Mecca Orange, #18-1450 tpx Ends/Inch: 20 each layer Warp Yarn 2:Fiber Content: Wool Estimated Yarn Size: 12/2 Spun: Z, Loose twist, Two Ply, Plied S, Commercially Spun Dye:Commercially dyed Pantone Color: Dark Denim, #19-4118 tpx Ends/Inch: 20 each layer Warp Yarn 3:Fiber Content: Cotton Estimated Yarn Size: Unknown Spun: Z, Loose twist, Three Ply (2 ply twisted with single), Plied S, Commercially Spun Dye:None, Natural Pantone Color: Beige, #14-1118 tpx Ends/Inch: 20 each layer Weft Yarn 1:Fiber Content: Wool Estimated Yarn Size: 12/2 Spun: Z, Loose twist, Two Ply, Plied S, Commercially Spun Dye:Commercially dyed Pantone Color: Mecca Orange, #18-1450 tpx Ends/Inch: 20 each layer Weft Yarn 2:Fiber Content: Wool Estimated Yarn Size: 12/2 Spun: Z, Loose twist, Two Ply, Plied S, Commercially Spun Dye:Commercially dyed Pantone Color: Dark Denim, #19-4118 tpx Ends/Inch: 20 each layer Weft Yarn 3:Fiber Content: Cotton Estimated Yarn Size: Unknown Spun: Z, Loose twist, Three Ply (2 ply twisted with single), Plied S, Commercially Spun Dye:None, Natural Pantone Color: Beige, #14-1118 tpx Ends/Inch: 20 each layer Edge:Self fringe bottom and both sides Top has hand stitched cotton sleeve for hanging Border:Integrated, different motif Weaving:Pattern squared: Yes Borders mitered: No Threading errors: No Treadling errors: Yes – lower left, Even beat: Yes Panels match: Yes, hand sewn |
Makers mark |
Spencer Boies Penrose mother |
Date |
1841 |
Year Range from |
1841 |
Provenance |
Donor: Penrose, Mr. & Mrs. Spencer Credit Line: Mr. & Mrs. Spencer Penrose Woven by the family of Spencer and Boies Penrose's mother in 1841. |
Credit line |
Mr. & Mrs. Spencer Penrose |