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Point Blanket Fragment

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1800-1850

GUSN

GUSN-8122

Description

Rectangular, cream-colored plain weave wool blanket with narrow light blue stripe across end. Three light blue "points" along one edge; selvage sides, frayed end with cut edge.

Details

Descriptive Terms

blankets (coverings)
weaving
machine-made
tabby (textile)
wool (textile)
Blanket
Blanket

Associated Building

Used At Jaquith Estate,

Additional Identification Number

1946.267 B

Maker

Possibly Jaquith, Elizabeth Needham, 1748-1820 (Maker)

Location of Origin

Billerica, MA, USA; England

Dimensions

77 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Edgar J. Rollins

Accession Number

1946.267C

Places

Massachusetts (United States)
Probably

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