Overshot coverlet, New York; ca. 1850

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Object Details

Description

Overshot red and natural coverlet woven in a "Double bowknot" pattern with natural colored fringe. According to the donor this coverlet belonged to her ancestor Mary Blanchard who was born in Brattleboro Vt. On May 2, 1847 she married George Darling Hastings, of Constable N.Y. They lived in Constable N.Y. all their lives.

Location

Currently not on view

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Charles A. Appleby

Date made

Mid 19th century

ID Number

TE.T15313

catalog number

T15313.000

accession number

293034

Object Name

Coverlet, overshot

Physical Description

overshot (overall production method/technique)

double bow knot (overall pattern)

red, natural (overall color)

cotton, wool (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 84 in x 66 1/2 in; 213.36 cm x 168.91 cm

place made

United States: New York, Constable

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Data Source

National Museum of American History

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-dc1d-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_620430