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Candlewick spreads

Scope note

Bedspreads, usually white and generally of cotton, with raised designs done either in weft loop weave or needlework, using a heavy thread resembling the wicks used by candlemakers.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000197900

Broader Terms used

bedspreads

Equivalent Terms used

candlewick spread

Created

13yrs ago

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