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Accession Number 1983.8.8 Title coverlet fragment Category Bedding Object Type coverlet Date Made ca. 1850-1900 Place Made North America: Canada, Ontario Culture North American Cultural Region North American Gender and Age not applicable Materials and Techniques cotton; wool; handwoven; machine sewn; handfinished Measurements overall: 160 x 96 cm Description One loom-width of a blue and white handwoven beadspread. Overshot weave. Predominant blue pattern on one side, white on the other. Extensively patched. Cut smaller and rehemmed. Credit Line Donated by Mrs. Mona E. Smith