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Coverlet (USA), 1848

This is a Coverlet. It is dated 1848 and we acquired it in 1975. Its medium is wool, cotton. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Edgar O. Smith. It is credited Gift of Edgar O. Smith.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 264.2 × 210.8 cm (8 ft. 8 in. × 6 ft. 11 in.)

Cite this object as

Coverlet (USA), 1848; wool, cotton; H x W: 264.2 × 210.8 cm (8 ft. 8 in. × 6 ft. 11 in.); Gift of Edgar O. Smith; 1975-89-7

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