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Coverlet
Object/Artifact
Jacquard-woven coverlet. Orange, red, green, natural with wool fringe in red, orange, green. Sunburst in center. Meandering floral foliage design from cross hatched pots in the corners. Undulating band on border running through foliage and grapes. Greek key bands around this border. Beiderwand weave with free areas.
88.54.8
Genesee Country Village and Museum
United States of America
North America
Date: 19th Century
80 in
80 in
Wool
Cotton