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Coverlet Fragment (USA)

This is a Coverlet fragment. It is dated early 19th century and we acquired it in 1954. Its medium is wool, linen (or cotton) and its technique is plain weave with supplementary weft patterning (overshot). It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Sarah S. Dennen. It is credited Gift of Sarah S. Denner.

Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft: 205 x 84 cm (6 ft. 8 11/16 in. x 33 1/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Coverlet Fragment (USA); wool, linen (or cotton); Warp x Weft: 205 x 84 cm (6 ft. 8 11/16 in. x 33 1/16 in.); Gift of Sarah S. Denner; 1954-118-1

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