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  • Object number
    59/447
  • Description
    This is a fine linen bedcover with a printed design of flowers and trees.
  • Physical description
    1 bed cover: linen; good condition
  • Archival history
    Letter, donor to MERL, 12 October 1959 – 'Dear Sir, I have found this very old linen bedspread and wondered whether it would be of any interest to the Museum if it could be repaired in anyway. I have no idea of its age but it might have been used on a four poster bed.', MERL ‘Associated information’ form – ‘Name of Object: Bed cover Dom-furn-textiles // Description of use to which it was put…: Fine linen bedcover with printed flower and tree design. Approx 126" x 96" ’
  • Object name
    Bedcover
  • Material
    Fibre, flax
  • Technique
    Printed
  • Dimensions
    • Length 3230 mm
    • Width 244 mm
  • Associated subject
    DOMESTIC AND FAMILY LIFE : furnishing
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