Woven counterpane coverlet fragment

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This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

A framed coverlet counterpane fragment. The weaving fragment is made of tan and black thread and is in a geometric pattern with ovals, diamonds, and grids. It is in the shape of a long rectangle. The four edges are frayed and have some loose threads. The coverlet counterpane fragment is mounted on a beige board. The board is in a black wooden frame and is covered by glass. There is white writing on the bottom edge of the frame. It reads [R472]. The back side has a brown pieces of board covering the frame. There are several torn pieces of tape on the board and parts of the board are peeling. There is a rectangular white pieces of paper taped to the center of the board. It has black text on it which reads [R 472 COVERLET (counterpane, fragment) / Coverlet was made by slaves on a hand loom. Slaves were owned by Dr.

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