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Crocheted bedspread which was spread over a colored sheet so the pattern would show clearly.
Cultural Objects, Textiles

Crocheted Bedspread

People
Maker/Creator: Minnie Belcher Harman
Date
Unknown
Places
Burks Fork (Burks Fork District)
Material/Medium

Cotton

Specifications
  • Length: 115 inches
  • Width: 76 1/2 inches
Description

Ecru cotton thread was used to crochet this lightweight bed covering. It has fringe on three sides (the top would be tucked under pillows at the head of the bed) and the pattern shows most clearly when the spread covers a colored sheet on the bed. This photo shows the pattern doubled over itself.

 

 

Keywords
Crocheting, bedspread
Bio Sketch

Minnie Ester Belcher Harman (1921-2014)  grew up in the Hog Mountain section of the county. Her parents Benjamin Harrison & Manie Conner Belcher had seven other children including Minnie’s twin sister Monnie. Minnie and Melvin Fred Harman were married for sixty-six years.