Checked twill weave Coverlet fragment; 19th C.
Checked twill weave Coverlet fragment; 19th C.
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- Description (Brief)
- Coverlet fragment in a multi-colored check design, woven with a twill weave. The white yarns are 3 ply z- twist cotton and the light blue, dark blue and red yarns are 2ply z- twist wool. The yarn count is 19 x 21 per inch. A 3" x 5' section is missing in one corner. Pattern: 8 5/8" x 9" repeat.
- Neg # 74-2025.
- Object Name
- coverlet fragment
- coverlet fragment, twill
- date made
- 19th century
- place made
- United States
- Physical Description
- cotton, wool (overall material)
- twill weave (overall production method/technique)
- Measurements
- overall: 36 in x 13 in; 91.44 cm x 33.02 cm
- ID Number
- TE.T16867
- accession number
- 310652
- Credit Line
- Anonymous gift
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- Coverlets
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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