Coverlet
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Coverlet

TitleCoverlet
ArtistUnited States, Virginia
Date1820/30 19th century
MediumCotton and wool, plain weave with supplementary patterning wefts (overshot); two loom widths joined
Classificationweaving - coverlet
OriginVirginia Virginia
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGift of Frank D. Carpenter
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Coverlet” is a work by United States, Virginia, dated 1820/30. It is executed in cotton and wool, plain weave with supplementary patterning wefts (overshot); two loom widths joined and classified as weaving - coverlet. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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