Bedspread

Collection Type

  • Textiles

GUSN

GUSN-8133

Description

Rectangular silk damask spread, pieced, of overall design of pink long-stemmed, orchid- like flowers on gold background with entwining vines; applied light blue tape with attached fuzzy balls by knotted cords.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bedspreads
silk (fiber)
damask
fringe
Art Nouveau
Bedspread

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

87 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Richard Thornton Fisher, Anne Fisher Tatlock, Faith Fisher Forbes, Charles Paine Fisher and John Bryant Fisher

Accession Number

1990.400

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