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Title |
Blanket Piece, c.1860-1870 |
Object Name |
Blanket |
Description |
Blanket Piece, c. 1860-70. Blue and off white plaid piece of blanket of hand spun and home raised wool. The blanket consists of 2 inch columns and rows creating ivory light blue and dark blue 2in. x 2in. squares. there are 20 columns of blue and 19 columns of ivory going horizontally from side to side and traveling vertically from top to bottom there are 9 rows of blue and 11 rows of ivory. On the right side approximately 11.5in. from the edge there is a hand-stitched seam running all the way from the bottom to the top which connects two columns of ivory disrupting the pattern of every other: blue, ivory, blue, ivory. etc. |
Date |
c. 1860-1870 |
Creator |
Unknown |
Role |
Fiber Artist |
Medium |
Textile |
Catalog Number |
1964.012 |
Dimensions |
H-73 W-35 D-0.125 inches |
Collection |
3D - Bedding |
Inscription Text |
none |
Notes |
"A blanket is intended for use on a bed. A blanket typically comes in cotton, wool and even a light down. It is used for soft texture and added warmth, in addition to a decorative comforter... Blankets are often crafted and sold for practical daily use rather than decoration."[ http://blog.cozytownlinens.com/general/the-difference-between-a-blanket-and-a-throw-9/21/2016] |
Search Terms |
Bed Beds Blankets Household Goods |
Subjects |
Beds Bedtime Blankets |
Credit line |
SMCHA Collection |