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Joseph Preston coverlet bed spread

 Accession
Identifier: MUS-809

Content Description

Coverlet used as a bed spread. Made of wool. Home grown and home dyed. Hand spun and woven. 76" by 84" with fringe. Colors are red, blue, and white. Belonged to the family on the farm of Joseph Preston in Ohio in about 1835. Brought to Oregon Homestead at Lynx Hollow in Lane County in 1882.

Acquisition Type

Gift

Restrictions Apply

No

Dates

  • 1800-1835

Extent

1 items ; 76" by 84"

Source