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Potholder

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Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1834-1867

GUSN

GUSN-6583

Description

Olive drab circular wood body with appliqued red felt Maltese type cross motif, red dots and gilt trim; loop handle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

potholders
cookware
appliqué (technique)
felt (textile)
wool (textile)
Maltese crosses
Wool
Cross
Appliqued
Felt
POTHOLDER

Associated Building

Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

6 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Ralph May

Accession Number

1971.1366

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