Fragment of red, white and blue Jacquard double-woven plain weave coverlet, with one selvage present. The white yarns are 2 ply z twist cotton and the blue and red yarns are single ply z twist wool. the yarn count is 34 x 36. The pattern is known as "Hemfield Railroad," as seen in Heirlooms from Old Looms, page 156. Also see the object with the Cat. No. T 7317 and Neg# 46928. The object has a 5/8 inch hem stitched with white 3/2 ply silk thread. The self-fringe is as much as 2 1/2" long.