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Bedcover (Coverlet)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
New Jersey; Bergen; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
- Wool
Museum Object Number
1982.0070
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Object Number
1982.0070
Object Name
Bedcover (Coverlet)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
New Jersey; Bergen; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
The coverlet's origin is uncertain. It hs been suggested that it was woven by I. Christie of Bergen County, New Jersey, due to the rose corner block motif, which is thought to be his insignia. However, the name woven into the coverlet edge has been located in census records in New York State.
Per Catherine Hawthorne: Poss. made in Monroe Township, Bergen County. (08/08)
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: inscription
Location: across the top and bottom edges
Inscription: "CATHARINE. YOUMANS. 1820" is woven into the fabric
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Cotton
- Wool
Techniques
- Woven (jacquard)
Dimensions (inches)
67 (W) x 91 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
170.18 (W) x 231.14 (L)