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Bedcover (Coverlet)
1840-1900
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Appalachia; United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
- Wool
Museum Object Number
1976.0215
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mr. Charles van Ravenswaay
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Object Number
1976.0215
Object Name
Bedcover (Coverlet)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Appalachia; United States; North America
Origin Notes
Possible origin is Missouri. The donor, Mr. Charles Van Ravenswaay, found this coverlet in Missouri in the 1930's.
Per Alan Keyser: Prob date is second half of 19th century, probably from Appalachia. (comments 10/04)
Date
1840-1900
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: one corner
Inscription: "5816-3" on stapled card stock tag
Type: Label
Location: one corner
Inscription: "Ravenswaay Clinic [?]" handwritten on stapled fabric tag
Type: Label
Location: pinned to coverlet
Inscription: "Possibly German weavers in Missouri."
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Cotton
- Wool
Techniques
- Woven
Dimensions (inches)
82.75 (W) x 97.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
210.185 (W) x 247.65 (L)