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Sheet

late 18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Hand-woven linen sheet. Inscribed with 'This sheet 115 years old 10 February 1873'.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Hand-woven linen
Brief description
Hand-woven linen sheet, possibly made in Ireland, late 18th century
Physical description
Hand-woven linen sheet. Inscribed with 'This sheet 115 years old 10 February 1873'.
Dimensions
  • Length: 294cm
  • Width: 73in
  • Width: 185.5cm
  • Width: 93cm (Note: loom width)
Marks and inscriptions
'This sheet 115 years old 10 February 1873' (Inscribed in ink)
Credit line
Given anonymously
Object history
Registered File number 1986/1639.

The coarseness of the weave supports the tradition implied by the inscription in ink. This is not a finely woven sheet but is probably typical of many listed in the mid-18th century inventories.
Production
It was claimed to have been be made in 1873.
Collection
Accession number
T.152-1986

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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