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Jacquard coverlet

Jacquard coverlet
Object name 
Jacquard coverlet
Date 
1820-1850
Medium 
Wool, cotton
Dimensions 
Overall: 88 3/4 x 72 1/4 x 1/4 in. ( 225.4 x 183.5 x 0.6 cm )
Description 
Blue wool and white cotton double cloth jacquard coverlet composed of two vertical sections hand-sewn together; scrolling vines and scattered eight-pointed stars on dotted ground at center, with plain stripe across top and bottom and on either side; woven inscription within one side stripe.
Credit Line 
Gift of Mrs. James King Hand
Object Number 
1941.744
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