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Piece of a Blanket

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1800-1830

GUSN

GUSN-29461

Description

Rectangular fragment of plain weave, cream-colored wool with narrow brown stripe across end; remains of red binding stitch and half circle of wool embroidery wheel.

Details

Descriptive Terms

blankets (coverings)
embroidering
tabby (textile)
wool (textile)
Blanket
Blanket

Pattern

Moss Rose

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

10 1/2 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Ada B. Dow

Accession Number

1922.307

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