Object Record
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Metadata
Collection |
Textiles-Coverlets |
Catalog Number |
2003.07.97 |
Object Name |
Coverlet |
Year Range from |
1815.0 |
Year Range to |
1900.0 |
Creator |
Maker Unknown |
Place of Origin |
Probably Southeastern Pennsylvania |
Material |
Cotton, Linen, Wool |
Dimensions |
W-26 L-34 inches |
Description |
A cradle coverlet or fragment from a double weave coverlet. Woven using blended yarns, the cream is made of bleached linen and natural cotton, while the blue is made of linen and wool. The predominate motif is a twelve cross pattern. There is a 4.00" wide linear border on all four sides. The fringe is actually created from fraying the edges. This coverlet probably came from a larger coverlet ca. 1815. |
Provenance |
There is no information about the maker or origin of this piece. |
Cataloged by |
C.Harvey |
Search Terms |
Fragment Crib Cradle Coverlet Woven Weaving Jacquard Figured and Fancy Swatch |