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Mattress Cover Fragment

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1770-1820

GUSN

GUSN-52398

Description

Rectangular strip of natural grey and uneven woven stripe linen woven in a twill.

Details

Descriptive Terms

ticks (coverings)
hand weaving
linen (material)
Casing, Bed
Cover, Mattress
Cover, Mattress

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

7 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. William F. Hopson

Accession Number

1941.770

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