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Bedcover (Coverlet)
1850-1860
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Ohio; United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
- Wool
Museum Object Number
1978.0195
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Object Number
1978.0195
Object Name
Bedcover (Coverlet)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Ohio; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This coverlet belonged to Drucilla Burnett (b.1829; d.1908) of Fayette County, Ohio.
Per Catherine Hawthorne, origin probably Ohio (08/08)
Date
1850-1860
Materials
- Cotton
- Wool
Techniques
- Woven
Dimensions (inches)
82.5 (W) x 85.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
209.55 (W) x 217.17 (L)
Measurement Notes
The measurements include the fringe, which is 3 inches long. Each selvedge width is 38 inches.
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Anderson, Clarita S. 2002 American Coverlets and Their Weavers.
• See p. 100-101; p. 203 for similar coverlet