Coverlet
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Coverlet

TitleCoverlet
ArtistJames Van Ness (American, 1811-1872) United States, New York, Wayne County, Palmyra
Date1849 19th century
MediumCotton and wool, plain weave double cloth; woven on loom with Jacquard attachment; full loom widths; seamless
Classificationweaving - coverlet
OriginNew York New York
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGift of Gordon K. Gould
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Coverlet” is a work by James Van Ness (American, 1811-1872) United States, New York, Wayne County, Palmyra, dated 1849. It is executed in cotton and wool, plain weave double cloth; woven on loom with jacquard attachment; full loom widths; seamless 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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