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Blanket

Object Name:
Blanket
Object ID:
1934.012
Place of Origin:
Maine
Date:
1873
Description:
Blanket. Crocheted coverlet made in stripes of white, black, and red, with yellow stitches between stripes. Pattern on stripes is outlined diamonds with designs in centers, except white stripes, which have small rectangular pattern. 6" fringe on ends.
Material:
Textile
Dimensions:
W-35.25 L-42.5 inches
Provenance:
Label on piece: "Made by Elizabeth Stickney Wilder, probably in 1873 for Sarah Louise Wilder, born 1874. Given to NHHS by Sara Wilder Allen 1934. Elizabeth Stickney, born in Eastport, ME; Sarah Louise Wilder born Lewiston, ME.
Credit Line:
Gift of Sarah Wilder Allen
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