Fragment of an overshot coverlet, Woven by Anna Furr, Singers Glen, VA; 1832

National Museum of American History

Object Details

Description
Fragment of a cotton and wool; blue and white; 4-harness, overshot coverlet. Pattern, "Rings and Roses" designed and woven by Anna Furr, August 22, 1832, Singers Glen, VA. Mrs.Mary M Artwater gives this pattern the name "the Whig Rose."
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Laura M. Allen
1832
ID Number
TE.T04829.000
catalog number
T04829.000
accession number
71965
Object Name
coverlet fragment
coverlet fragment
Physical Description
wool, cotton (overall material)
overshot (overall production method/technique)
Measurements
overall: 10 1/2 in x 9 in; 26.67 cm x 22.86 cm
place made
United States: Virginia, Singers Glen
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Record ID
nmah_621501
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b3-e7e9-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
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