1833
Mid-Atlantic district,
Central&North America
Central&North America
Object qualities
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Objecttextile (towels, carpets, etc.): Coverlet
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Type of arts & crafts
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MediumCotton and wool; Doublecloth, woven on a hand-loom with a Jacquard attachment
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Size98 1/2 x 74 1/4 in. (250.2 x 188.6 cm)
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Geography detailsProbably made in
Mid-Atlantic district,
Central&North America -
Country today
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Date1833
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CultureAmerican
Source of information
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Type of sourceDatabase “Metropolitan Museum of Art”
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Fund that the source refers toMetropolitan Museum of Art
Description
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This dark blue wool and undyed cotton double cloth coverlet is woven in two panels and seamed at the center. It is patterned with unusual floral medallions alternating with a spoked wheel design. The border is decorated with a simple design of repeating floral sprigs.
