A History of Tufted Rugs

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Candlewick Bedspread

Object · not yet checked at the source

Made by
Mary Smith (attributed)
Date
1821
Held by
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Number
M.74.48
Materials
cotton
Size
approx. 96 × 83 in.
Themes
Early tufting: bed rugs & needlework pile, Chenille & candlewick
View at the source Cited in chapter 2, note 19

Cite this source

Mary Smith (attributed). Candlewick Bedspread, 1821. Los Angeles County Museum of Art, M.74.48. collections.lacma.org/object/33639.

Research notes

Gift of Dr. Carey Stanton. Not on view.