Fragment of a twill weave, plaid coverlet or blanket, 19th century
Fragment of a twill weave, plaid coverlet or blanket, 19th century
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- Description (Brief)
- Fragment of a twill weave, plaid coverlet or blanket, 19th century. Multi-colored plaid made with Rose path or Birds eye weave. The pattern is predominantly black and brown plaid-like pattern, with various zig-zag and diamond shapes. The hem is 1/4 inch and stitched with brown 3/2 ply z twist cotton. The center seam overcast with brown wool yarn.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- coverlet fragment, twill
- date made
- 19th century
- place made
- United States
- Physical Description
- cotton, wool (overall material)
- broken twill weave (overall production method/technique)
- Measurements
- overall: 24 in x 21 in; 60.96 cm x 53.34 cm
- ID Number
- TE.T16865.000
- catalog number
- T16865.000
- accession number
- 310652
- Credit Line
- Anonymous gift
- See more items in
- Cultural and Community Life: Textiles
- Coverlets
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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