Bedcover c. 1804 - 1805

"Bedcover" is a hand-woven cotton textile created by Bannister Hall, a prominent American textile artist, around 1804-1805. The piece features a repeating pattern of stylized Chinese-inspired motifs, including pagodas, figures, and floral designs, against a white background, all contained within a decorative border. This intricate and detailed work, now housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, showcases the growing popularity of Chinoiserie in American decorative arts during the early 19th century.