Object Type: Bedspread / Coverlet
Pattern Design Date: c. 1914 (First published by Coats & Clark O.N.T. as “Marguerite Bedspread #6132”)
Manufacture/Completion Date: c. 1935–1945
Garment Description:
An exceptional, hand-crocheted heirloom bedspread, executed in the popular “Marguerite Sunflower Popcorn” motif pattern, a classic design first published in the 1910s but widely replicated and popular through the mid-20th century.
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Construction: The bedspread is constructed entirely of a repeating, large hexagonal motif. Each motif features a highly three-dimensional design achieved using two distinct stitches:
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The “Sunflower/Daisy” Center: Created with tightly worked stitches to form a dense, central floral element.
The “Popcorn” Stitch: A highly textured, raised stitch (a cluster of crochet stitches worked into one point) used to create the central “popcorn” texture and define the radiating “petal” segments of the hexagon.
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Material: Constructed from fine mercerized cotton thread, giving the piece a substantial weight and firm texture.
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Color: Ecru or Pale Cream.
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Assembly: Hundreds of individual motifs are seamlessly joined to create the final rectangular shape of the bedspread.
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Provenance Note: This piece represents a significant investment of time, characteristic of the labor-intensive handcrafting popular during the Depression and World War II years.