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1953

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2015

2025

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Coverlet Fragments (USA)

This is a Coverlet fragments. It is dated late 18th century and we acquired it in 1953. Its medium is wool, cotton and its technique is plain compound cloth (overshot). It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W (a): 58 x 15.5 cm (22 13/16 x 6 1/8 in.) H x W (b): 55 x 13.5 cm (21 5/8 x 5 5/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Coverlet Fragments (USA); wool, cotton; H x W (a): 58 x 15.5 cm (22 13/16 x 6 1/8 in.) H x W (b): 55 x 13.5 cm (21 5/8 x 5 5/16 in.); 1953-218-72-a,b

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