Narrow rectangular strip with seam down middle; plain weave linen woven in uneven light blue stripes on grey ground. Patch 10.5" x 17.5" of twill weave linen woven in uneven light blue and cream stripes of off-white ground.
ticks (coverings)
fragments
hand weaving
linen (material)
piecing
tabby (textile)
Casing, Bed
Cover, Mattress
Cover, Mattress
Unknown
11 1/2 (W) (inches)
Gift of Mrs. William F. Hopson
1941.769
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