Cloth Fragment
- Object Name:
- Cloth Fragment
- Object ID:
- 2002.636.03
- Place of Origin:
- Deerfield, MA (possibly)
- Date:
- 1900-1925
- Description:
- Netting. Two lengths; A. 92" x 48", B. 100" x 36". Possibly intended for adorning a canopy bed. Large rectangular bed hanging of a double two-ply Z-twist (two individual two-ply S-twist yarns then plied together in a Z-twist) cotton cord, tied and knotted three knots/inch. Edges are the knotted ends (fringe usually applied over this to conceal the maker's knots). Tag with large printed number "669" or "699" tied to edge object. Similar to object 1935.004.LZB: There is no evidence that these pieces were intended to be bed hangings. The edges are cut.
- Material:
- Textile
Cotton - Dimensions:
- W-92 L-48 inches
- Provenance:
- Found in collection.
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
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