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Floral Figured and Fancy Coverlet
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| Accession #: | 1764.7 |
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| Title: | Floral Figured and Fancy Coverlet |
| Object Type: | Coverlet |
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| Physical Description: | This navy blue and white hand woven figured and fancy coverlet has a blue floral design on white; the reverse is on the back. Blue is dominant on the front, with white dominant on the reverse. There is a 4-inch border at the ends and an 8-inch border at the sides. It was woven in one solid piece. |
| Description: | This coverlet was probably woven on a hand loom by a professional weaver in New York State, most likely between 1820 and 1860. It was passed down to Charles T. Goodsell (1880-1955). Charles was born in Schuyler County, New York, but moved to Spokane County with his parents and grandparents at a young age. He served as a Justice of the Peace in Spokane. |
| Category: | Textiles |
| Subjects/Topics/Concepts: |
Bedding (Furnishing)
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| Geographical Reference: | New York (National) |
| Dimensions: |
Object L x W 76 x 78"
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| Materials/Techniques: |
cotton (Material)
woven (Technique)
wool (textile) (Material)
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| Credit Line: | Gift of Mrs. Charles T. Goodsell, 1964 |
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