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Cloth Fragment

Object Name:
Cloth Fragment
Object ID:
1976.073.06 a-b
Place of Origin:
New England
Date:
1830-1900
Description:
Textile fragments. Two different black plain-woven glazed textiles. Waterproof finish, possibly zinc chloride, similar to technique developed by Shakers.

A. Wool, 7" x 12.25", three raw edges, one selvedge.
B. Cotton, 27.5" x 36.75", two selvedges, two raw edges.
Material:
Textile
Cotton
Zinc
Provenance:
Museum purchase.
Credit Line:
New Hampshire Historical Society Purchase
People:
Shakers
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