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1951

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2015

2025

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Coverlet (USA)

This is a Coverlet. It is dated 1855 and we acquired it in 1951. Its medium is wool, cotton and its technique is double cloth. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 230 x 210 cm (7 ft. 6 9/16 in. x 6 ft. 10 11/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Coverlet (USA); wool, cotton; H x W: 230 x 210 cm (7 ft. 6 9/16 in. x 6 ft. 10 11/16 in.); 1951-188-1

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