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Coverlet

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1826-1850

GUSN

GUSN-47001

Description

Blue and rust wool and natural cotton, reversible; overall geometric pattern of gridwork; plain blocks and stripes and bars comprise gridwork. Blue pattern weft omitted across head creating band of rust and white pattern. Fringed sides and bottom; hemmed top.

Details

Descriptive Terms

coverlets
cotton (textile)
fringe
weaving
piecing
textiles
wool (textile)
geometric patterns
Bedcover
Coverlet
Wool
Cotton
Overshot
Pieced
Fringe
Geometric
Unidentified Textile
Coverlet

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

England

Dimensions

86 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. John Trainer

Accession Number

1964.256

Places

California (United States)
Possibly

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