"Liberty" pattern Jacquard coverlet fragment, 19th century

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"Liberty" pattern Jacquard coverlet fragment, 19th century. Red and blue jacquard double-woven coverlet fragment, made with a plain weave. The yarns are 2 ply z twist wool. The yarn count is 18 x 18 1/2 per inch. The pattern is known as "Liberty" (see the Book of hand-Woven Coverlets," page 200, and features images of George Washington, and the American Eagle.

Date Made: 19th century

Place Made: United States

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Credit Line: Anonymous gift

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: TE.T16875Catalog Number: T16875.000Accession Number: 310652

Object Name: coverlet panel, figured

Physical Description: jacquard (overall production method/technique)double weave (overall production method/technique)George Washington (border pattern)red, blue (overall color)wool (overall material)Measurements: overall: 83 in x 23 in; 210.82 cm x 58.42 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-7f26-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_620493

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