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Overshot Coverlet
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| Accession #: | 2962.163 |
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| Title: | Overshot Coverlet |
| Object Type: | Coverlet |
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| Physical Description: | This navy or indigo overshot woven coverlet is probably made of linen and wool; It is seamed at center with the pattern very well matched. It has a narrow hem at top and bottom, and selvage edges at sides. |
| Description: | Overshot coverlets like this blue and white example were especially popular during the first half of the nineteenth century. |
| Category: | Textiles |
| Subjects/Topics/Concepts: |
Bedding (Furnishing)
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| Dimensions: |
Object L x W 84 x 70"
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| Materials/Techniques: |
wool (textile) (Material)
linen (material) (Material)
woven (Technique)
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| Credit Line: | Museum Transfer, Fort Wright Historical Museum, 1983 |
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