Coverlet fragment, broken twill, multi-harness; 19th century?
Coverlet fragment, broken twill, multi-harness; 19th century?
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- Description (Brief)
- This broken twill weave, multi-shaft coverlet fragment was collected by the museum because of its pattern. It measures 48 inches by 35 inches and was woven using 2-ply, S-twist, Z-spun red, white, and blue cotton and wool yarns. There is very little information in the object file.
- Object Name
- coverlet fragment
- Physical Description
- cotton, wool (overall material)
- broken twill weave (overall production method/technique)
- Measurements
- overall: 48 in x 35 in; 121.92 cm x 88.9 cm
- ID Number
- TE.T7587
- accession number
- 131174
- Credit Line
- Gift of Miss Ruth M. Brenner
- See more items in
- Cultural and Community Life: Textiles
- Coverlets
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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