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Potholder

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Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1950-1960

GUSN

GUSN-244675

Description

Crocheted cotton potholder, possibly #8 perle. The potholder is green, with pink trim. The stitches used include buttonhole, chain, and shell; the attached ring hanger is covered in buttonhole stitch.

Details

Descriptive Terms

potholders
cotton (textile)
Potholder

Additional Identification Number

66.20

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

5 3/4 (diameter) (inches)

Accession Number

2010.17.20.1

Places

Probably United States

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