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Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1800-1850

GUSN

GUSN-8127

Description

Blue-grey wool plain weave blanket (panel) hemmed at ends with selvage sides. Shaker-made.

Details

Descriptive Terms

blankets (coverings)
hand weaving
piecing
tabby (textile)
wool (textile)
Shaker (Christian sect)
Wool
Woven
Pieced
Shaker
Novelty Weave
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Maker

Shakers (Maker)

Location of Origin

USA

Dimensions

43.5 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Prudence A. Stickney

Accession Number

1935.1270

Places

Possibly Maine (United States)
Possibly

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