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Overshot Coverlet

Overshot Coverlet - Coverlet
Accession #: 2428.1
Title: Overshot Coverlet
Object Type: Coverlet
Participants:
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)
Dimensions:
Object L x W 96 x 68"
Materials/Techniques:
woven (Technique)
linen (material) (Material)
wool (Material)
Related Exhibits:
Credit Line: Gift of Dan Hutchinson, 1976

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