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1950

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Coverlet (USA)

This is a Coverlet. It is dated 1800–1850 and we acquired it in 1950. Its medium is wool, cotton and its technique is double cloth. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mabel Choate. It is credited Gift of Mabel Choate.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 218 x 185 cm (7 ft. 1 13/16 in. x 6 ft. 13/16 in.)

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Coverlet (USA); wool, cotton; H x W: 218 x 185 cm (7 ft. 1 13/16 in. x 6 ft. 13/16 in.); Gift of Mabel Choate; 1950-61-1

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