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Overshot Coverlet
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| Accession #: | 2428.1 |
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| Title: | Overshot Coverlet |
| Object Type: | Coverlet |
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| Physical Description: | This Overshot coverlet was hand woven in two 34 inch panels with panels stitched together and hemmed at each end. It appears to be made of natural-colored linen and blue wool. The pattern contains roses in a geometric and circular pattern. There are multiple old repairs throughout the piece. |
| Description: | The many repairs on this piece suggest that it was well-loved and well-used. Overshot coverlets like this one were especially popular during the first half of the nineteenth century. Both home weavers and professionals made them. |
| Category: | Textiles |
| Subjects/Topics/Concepts: |
Bedding (Furnishing)
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| Dimensions: |
Object L x W 96 x 68"
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| Materials/Techniques: |
linen (material) (Material)
wool (Material)
woven (Technique)
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| Credit Line: | Gift of Dan Hutchinson, 1976 |
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