Coverlet fragment, New York, 19th century

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Description:

Fragment of a coverlet. Woven with cotton and wool in both the weft and warp in blue and white diamond and tree design, similar to the "Lovers Knot ." Made for the donor's grandfather, who was born in Cayuga County , New York in 1790.

Date Made: 19th century

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: New York

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

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Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. May G. Covert

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: TE.T03604.000Catalog Number: T03604.000Accession Number: 60506

Object Name: coverlet fragmentcoverlet, fragment

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-60f1-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_621765

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