Accession Number

983.742

Description

White cotton bedspread, crocheted in an open medallion pattern with bobble-stitch details.

Narrative

Crochet, a form of looped yarn textile work, was developed in the early 19th century. It quickly became popular as a handicraft for making tablecloths, bedspreads, doilies, and lace.

Material

Fabric, cotton

Technique

Crocheted