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Counterpane, Bolton type

ca. 1800–1830
Not on view
This hand-loom-woven white cotton bed cover was made in one piece. The design is picked out in raised loops of heavy cotton weft threads. The heavy pattern wefts are in a 1:4 proportion to the lighter-weight main wefts. The piece has a central diamond motif surrounded by various borders and is self-fringed on all four sides.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Counterpane, Bolton type
  • Maker: P A and Company
  • Date: ca. 1800–1830
  • Geography: Probably made in Lancashire, England
  • Culture: British, probably
  • Medium: Cotton, woven
  • Dimensions: 109 x 104 1/4 in. (276.9 x 264.8 cm)
  • Credit Line: Bequest of Maria P. James, 1911
  • Object Number: 11.60.327
  • Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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