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Orange Peel Overshot Coverlet
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| Accession #: | 2962.161 |
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| Title: | Orange Peel Overshot Coverlet |
| Object Type: | Coverlet |
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| Physical Description: | This overshot coverlet is made of indigo and ivory fiber. The pattern is noted as "Orange Peel". The piece is made up of two panels seamed at the center and hemmed at top and bottom; There is a selvage edges at the sides. |
| Description: | The curved lines of this coverlet show why "Orange Peel" is the name sometimes given for its pattern. This type of coverlet was especially popular during the first half of the 19th century. |
| Category: | Textiles |
| Subjects/Topics/Concepts: |
Bedding (Furnishing)
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| Dimensions: |
Object L x W 63 x 84"
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| Materials/Techniques: |
linen (material) (Material)
wool (textile) (Material)
woven (Technique)
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| Credit Line: | Museum Transfer, Fort Wright Historical Museum, 1983 |
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