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Slip cover
1790-1795
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1959.0115.001
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Object Number
1959.0115.001
Object Name
Slip cover
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Origin Notes
This slipcover is made from fabric that was printed in England in about 1790. Blue threads are present in the selvedges.
Date
1790-1795
Materials
- Cotton
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
- Block printed
- Mordant style
Dimensions (inches)
33.75 (W) x 21.25 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
85.725 (W) x 53.975 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are approximate due to the inherent variability of textiles. (Conservation, 2009).
Selvedge width: 26 1/4 inches.
Vertical Design Repeat: 11 3/4 inches.
Florence Montgomery determined warps per inch at 60.