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Checkered Blanket

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1810-1850

GUSN

GUSN-51154

Description

White ground with woven red stripes outlined in blue; wool body woven in twill weave; self- fringe at bottom; hemmed top; selvage edges.

Details

Descriptive Terms

blankets (coverings)
fringe
hand weaving
piecing
wool (textile)
checker pattern
Blanket
Blanket

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

36 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1986.825

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