Louise Abigail Richards Maxey; "Monk's Belt" coverlet; overshot; c. 1860; Virginia

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Description:

Mrs. Louise Abigail Richard Maxey (1845-1929) of Franklin County, Virginia wove this red, white, and blue “Monk’s Belt”, overshot coverlet at the age of 17 in 1860. The coverlet measures 93.5 inches by 61 inches and was constructed from two panels seamed up the center.

Date Made: 1860Date Made: c. 1860

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: Virginia, Franklin

See more items in: Home and Community Life: Textiles, Coverlets, Textiles

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Credit Line: Gift of Miss Louise O'Neal

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: TE.T13599Catalog Number: T13599.000Accession Number: 259882

Object Name: coverlet, overshotcoverlet

Physical Description: overshot (overall production method/technique)"monk's belt" (overall pattern)red (overall color)blue (overall color)natural (overall color)cotton, wool (overall material)Measurements: overall: 93 1/2 in x 61 in; 237.49 cm x 154.94 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b3-a395-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_620420

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