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Copp Family Coverlet; diamond twill; c. 1790-1820; Connecticut

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Object Details

Description

A member of the Copp family of Stonington, Connecticut wove this pink, red, medium red, gold, and brown diamond twill weave coverlet in the late 18th century using 2-ply and single-ply linen yarns for the warp and 2-ply cotton yarns for the ground weft. The pattern is similar the pattern known as "Granite State.” The lower fringe is five inches long, and was created by knotting the linen warp yarns used in the coverlet.

Location

Currently not on view

Credit Line

Gift of John Brenton Copp

Date made

very late 18th century or early 19th century

date made

c. 1770-1820
c. 1790-1820

ID Number

TE.H6676

catalog number

H006676.000

accession number

28810

Object Name

coverlet, twill

Physical Description

wool (overall material)
twill (overall production method/technique)
yellow (overall color)
rose (overall color)
brown (overall color)

Measurements

overall: 95 in x 86 in; 241.3 cm x 218.44 cm

place made

United States: Connecticut, Stonington

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Textiles

Data Source

National Museum of American History

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-4c95-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_622056

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