Blanket
- Object Name:
- Blanket
- Object ID:
- 1967.049.02
- Creator:
- Sanborn, Emily G. (1830-1916)
- Place of Origin:
- Meredith, NH
- Date:
- 1850
- Description:
- Blanket. Woven and owned by Emily G. Sanborn (1830-1916), Meredith, NH; 1850; Lightweight, handwoven plain weave of natural color homespun wool; Z Twist wool singles. Crimp appearance in fabric from overspun yarns.Two panel construction 28" each. Seamed selvedge to selvedge at blanket center with whip stitches. Selvedges on two sides.Initials "ES" measuring 3.5" x 5.5" cross stitch embroidered with rose colored S Twist single yarns in upper right hand corner.
- Material:
- Textile
Wool - Dimensions:
- W-52 L-80 inches
- Provenance:
- Woven and owned by Emily G. (Sanborn) Bickford (1830-1916) of Meredith, NH, the second wife of Oliver L. Bickford (1831-1912), the great-grandfather of the donor, Shirley H. Ellison (1930-1985).
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Shirley H. Ellison
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