Overshot coverlet fragment or sample

Description:

Overshot coverlet fragment or sample. Tabby (plain weave) foundation of homespun cotton yarns. Pattern weft of indigo dyed wool yarn. The name of this pattern varies according to locality, "Catalpa Flower," in North Caroline; "Work Complete," in Alabama; "Lady's Fancy," and "Gentleman's Fancy," in Kentucky.

Location: Currently not on view

See more items in: Home and Community Life: Textiles, Coverlets

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Credit Line: Gift of Miss Ruth Brenner

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: TE.T07682.000Catalog Number: T07682.000Accession Number: 136393

Object Name: coverlet fragment

Physical Description: cotton, wool (overall material)overshot (overall production method/technique)Measurements: overall: 16 in x 21 in; 40.64 cm x 53.34 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b3-e212-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_621544

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