Overshot coverlet panel, Connecticut, ca. 1830

Overshot coverlet panel, Connecticut, ca. 1830

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Description (Brief)
One panel or section of an overshot coverlet, woven in blue and white diamond pattern. Made in Connecticut about 1830
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
coverlet panel, overshot
Date made
ca. 1830
place made
United States: Connecticut
Physical Description
wool (overall material)
cotton (overall material)
overshot (overall production method/technique)
blue (overall color)
white (overall color)
Measurements
overall: 99 in x 27 in; 251.46 cm x 68.58 cm
ID Number
TE.T6836
catalog number
T06836.000
accession number
114517
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Walter Hough
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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