Eagle medallion coverlet fragment. 19th century. Red, white and blue eagle pattern. Double-woven, in twill and plain weave, with cotton and wool yarns. The design resembles the one known as "Dollar Coverlet" in the book Heirlooms from Old looms, page 162. The border is 1 1/4 inch wide. The fringe was as a much as 3 inches long. It is a self fringe of red white and blue yarns. the yarn count is 19 x 19.
Date Made: 19th century
Location: Currently not on view
Place Made: United States
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Credit Line: Anonymous gift
Data Source: National Museum of American History
Id Number: TE.T16864Catalog Number: T16864.000Accession Number: 310652310652
Object Name: coverlet fragment, figured
Physical Description: double weave (overall production method/technique)medallion (center pattern)red, blue, natural (overall color)wool (overall material)cotton (overall material)Measurements: overall: 24 in x 11 in; 60.96 cm x 27.94 cm
Metadata Usage: CC0
Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ad-f1ac-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
Record Id: nmah_620489
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