Checked twill weave Coverlet fragment; 19th C.

National Museum of American History

Object Details

Description (Brief)
Coverlet fragment in a multi-colored check design, woven with a twill weave. The white yarns are 3 ply z- twist cotton and the light blue, dark blue and red yarns are 2ply z- twist wool. The yarn count is 19 x 21 per inch. A 3" x 5' section is missing in one corner. Pattern: 8 5/8" x 9" repeat.
Neg # 74-2025.
Credit Line
Anonymous gift
19th century
ID Number
TE.T16867
accession number
310652
Object Name
coverlet fragment
coverlet fragment, twill
Physical Description
cotton, wool (overall material)
twill weave (overall production method/technique)
Measurements
overall: 36 in x 13 in; 91.44 cm x 33.02 cm
place made
United States
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Coverlets
National Museum of American History
Record ID
nmah_1452968
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ad-f68d-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
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