Object Details
Description (Brief)
Fragment of red, white and blue Jacquard double-woven plain weave coverlet, with one selvage present. The white yarns are 2 ply z twist cotton and the blue and red yarns are single ply z twist wool. the yarn count is 34 x 36. The pattern is known as "Hemfield Railroad," as seen in Heirlooms from Old Looms, page 156. Also see the object with the Cat. No. T 7317 and Neg# 46928. The object has a 5/8 inch hem stitched with white 3/2 ply silk thread. The self-fringe is as much as 2 1/2" long.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Anonymous gift
Date made
19th century
ID Number
TE.T16874
catalog number
T16874.000
accession number
310652
Object Name
coverlet fragment, figured
Physical Description
jacquard (overall production method/technique)
double weave (overall production method/technique)
train (border pattern)
medallion (center pattern)
red, white, blue (overall color)
wool (overall material)
cotton (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 36 in x 22 in; 91.44 cm x 55.88 cm
place made
United States
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Coverlets
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_620491