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Maker:
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Physical Description:
overshot (overall production method/technique)
cotton, wool (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 88 3/4 in x 84 in; 225.425 cm x 213.36 cm
Object Name:
coverlet, overshot
Place made:
United States: Connecticut, Stonington
Date made:
1800-1825
1790-1820
Description:
A member of the Copp family of Stonington, Connecticut wove this green, red, and white, overshot coverlet in a “Single Chariot Wheel” pattern. The coverlet was constructed of two panels woven as one length and features an applied wool fringe on three sides.
Location:
Currently not on view
Credit Line:
Gift of John Brenton Copp
ID Number:
TE.H6674
Catalog number:
H006674.000
Accession number:
028810
See more items in:
Home and Community Life: Textiles
Coverlets
Textiles
Domestic Furnishings
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-6707-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_620384