Collection Highlights
The Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant
Date:
1885-1886
Object Number:
LIB.XL.CT.G763.A3
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Crewel-worked coverlet
Object Number:
1944.306
Date:
1740-1760
Medium:
Linen, wool
Dimensions:
Overall: 78 1/2 x 57 x 1/4 in. ( 199.4 x 144.8 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Homespun linen bedcover with whimsical, multi-colored, crewel embroidered sprays of flowers arranged in six rows from top to bottom.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this crewel-worked coverlet came from the Vallett homestead near Montville, Connecticut.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
