Not on display

Linsey-Woolsey

ca. 1820-1850 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Linsey-woolsey fabric made of cotton, instead of linen, for the warp and pink weft. Made with broad blue bands alternating with bands shaded with different red wools and pink cotton.

Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Wool and cotton
Brief description
Linsey-woolsey fabric made of cotton and wool, England, ca. 1820-1850
Physical description
Linsey-woolsey fabric made of cotton, instead of linen, for the warp and pink weft. Made with broad blue bands alternating with bands shaded with different red wools and pink cotton.
Dimensions
  • Length: 24.875in
  • Length: 63.2cm
  • Loom width: 35.5in
  • Loom width: 90cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • Transliteration
Credit line
Given by Miss J. M. Gibbons and Miss D. Gibbons
Collection
Accession number
T.353-1972

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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