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Piece of a Coverlet

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1820-1850

GUSN

GUSN-9953

Description

Brown, rust and natural, reversible; one loom width portion with overall geometric pattern of lines, blocks and bars. Fringed on one end; sides selvage; top hemmed.

Details

Descriptive Terms

coverlets
fragments
cotton (textile)
fringe
wool (textile)
Bedcover
Coverlet
Coverlet

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

43 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. Louis F. Snow

Accession Number

1932.438B

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