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Infant Blanket
Infant Blanket

Infant Blanket

Textile MakerMade by Unknown
Dateabout 1870-1900
MediumWool with silk embroidery and crocheted wool edging
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 43 x 43in. (43in., 109.2cm)
ClassificationsTextiles
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionInfant blanket of ecru, plain-woven wool flannel, with a 1 1/2-inch-wide edging of crocheted wool in a matching color. Two opposing corners are embroidered in cream-colored silk with a design of a spray of flowers and wheat ears. The blue marking of the pattern is visible under the embroidery.
Object number1996.174.0
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Infant Blanket
Lines family
about 1870-1900
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Unknown
about 1840
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Proper left side
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about 1860-1890
Gift of the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, 1964.35.0  Photograph by Gavin Ashworth.  © …
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