Fragment of a cotton and wool, overshot coverlet weave in a block pattern. The overshot design on the wrong side, according to the seam, is a simplification of the draft "Dog Track" and is developed in blue and pink (faded) wool yarns. Two pieces have been joined to form this square which is part of a coverlet brought to Missouri from Kentucky, but the place of origin is unknown. It has been in the family of the donor about 200 years.
Date Made: ca. 1800
Location: Currently not on view
Place Made: United States: Kentucky
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Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. C. A. Swope
Data Source: National Museum of American History
Id Number: TE.T05591Catalog Number: T05591.000Accession Number: 95359
Object Name: coverlet fragment
Physical Description: cotton, wool (overall material)overshot (overall production method/technique)Measurements: overall: 18 in x 18 in; 45.72 cm x 45.72 cm
Metadata Usage: CC0
Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-6c63-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
Record Id: nmah_621531
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