Geometric double-cloth coverlet, 1800-1850

Description:

Geometric, double weave, red & blue, with fringed lower edge--woven in two 33 3/4 inch wide sections--Original size not known as the upper edge has been rehemmed where worn. the center seam of this coverlet is sewn with blue wool yarn, similar to that used in the body of the coverlet.

Date Made: first half 19th century

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States

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Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Arden A. Kidwell

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: TE.T14538Catalog Number: T14538.000Accession Number: 277120

Object Name: coverlet, geometric

Physical Description: geometric (overall production method/technique)double weave (overall production method/technique)red (overall color)blue (overall color)wool (overall material)Measurements: overall: 74 in x 67 1/2 in; 187.96 cm x 171.45 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-8986-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_620543

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