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Coverlet

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Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1815-1840

GUSN

GUSN-9954

Description

Gold and natural, reversible; overall simple geometric pattern; solid blocks and double fine grid. 6" wide netted fringe at bottom; rolled edge at top; selvage sides.

Details

Descriptive Terms

coverlets
cotton (textile)
fringe
weaving
piecing
wool (textile)
Bedcover
Bedspread
Bedspread

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

81 3/4 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Sarah A. Hill

Accession Number

1931.688.1

Places

Possibly Massachusetts (United States)
Possibly

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