Bolster Cover
Original OwnerPossibly originally owned by the
Atwater family
(American)
Textile MakerMade by
Unknown
MediumHand-stitched, hand-woven linen
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 34 x 17in. (86.4 x 43.2cm)
ClassificationsTextiles
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
Object number1985.195.2
DescriptionBolster cover made of hand-woven, natural-colored linen. The bolster cover is embroidered with "E.A.13" in blue at one end. The hem is formed with two turns. The linen fabric is plain-woven using two shafts, with 70 warps and 70 wefts per inch. Both warp and weft yarns are undyed linen spun with an unidentified twist.
Status
Not on view
