Christening Blanket
Original OwnerOriginally owned by the
Olmsted family
Date1690-1710
MediumSilk
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 43 1/2 x 31 1/4in. (110.5 x 79.4cm)
ClassificationsTextiles
Credit LineBequest of Miss Fannie M. Olmsted
Object number1938.11.0
DescriptionYellow silk damask bearing cloth, made up of two widths of narrowly woven fabric.
NotesDate Note: According to family tradition, this was brought over by the Olmsted family from England in 1632. A textile expert from the Victoria and Albert Museum dated it as closer to 1690 to 1710. (Lee 8/20/2012)Status
Not on view
