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Blanket

Object Name:
Blanket
Object ID:
2002.633.02
Date:
1800-1850
Description:
Blanket. Handwoven; initials "AEW" in red cross stitch; red button hole stitch at ends. Heavy weight. Undyed handwoven 2/2 twill of homespun Z twist wool singles. Two panel construction, left 35", right 34" width. Seamed selvage to selvedge at center with whip stitches. Ends selvedges. Hemmed .5", embroidered with scalloped design in red on top and bottom . Cross stitch embroidered initials "AEH" in red two ply worsted yarn. Three random brown stitches along lower right.
Material:
Textile
Wool
Dimensions:
W-69 L-82 inches
Provenance:
Found in collection.
Credit Line:
New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
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