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1975

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Coverlet (USA)

This is a Coverlet. It is dated 1854 and we acquired it in 1975. Its medium is wool, cotton and its technique is beiderwand. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Edgar O. Smith. It is credited Gift of Edgar O. Smith.

It is inscribed

"Made by Peter Seibert, Easton 1854"

Cite this object as

Coverlet (USA); wool, cotton; Gift of Edgar O. Smith; 1975-89-5

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