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
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.
Object number1985.195.2
Inscribed"E.A.13" embroidered in blue at one end.Subject Terms
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