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Artist unidentified, “Overshot Coverlet”, United States, c. 1830, Wool, Cotton, 86 × 68 in., Co…
Overshot Coverlet
Artist unidentified, “Overshot Coverlet”, United States, c. 1830, Wool, Cotton, 86 × 68 in., Co…
Artist unidentified, “Overshot Coverlet”, United States, c. 1830, Wool, Cotton, 86 × 68 in., Collection American Folk Art Museum, New York, Gift of Cyril I. Nelson in loving memory of his grandparents, Guerdon Stearns and Elinor Irwin Holden, 1987.15.4. Photo by Cy Nelson.
Record Details

Overshot Coverlet

Artist
Datec. 1830
Place/RegionUnited States
MediumWool, Cotton
Dimensions86 × 68"
Credit LineGift of Cyril Irwin Nelson in loving memory of his grandparents Guerdon Stearns and Elinor Irwin Holden
Accession number1987.15.4
Description

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