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Lincoln County, Ontario
Around 1840–1850
Indigo blue, medium blue and red wool
188(w) x 218(l) cm plus fringe

Accession Number: CMH 2007.22.148 a-b

Photo Number: IMG2014-0140-0304-Dm

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Lincoln County, Ontario
Around 1840–1850
Indigo blue, medium blue and red wool
188(w) x 218(l) cm plus fringe

Accession Number: CMH 2007.22.148 a-b

Photo Number: IMG2014-0140-0305-Dm

Doublecloth Coverlet

The majority of the doublecloth coverlets found in Ontario are made with wool woven on a cotton ground (warp). This expertly woven example is unusual because it is made entirely from wool and combines three colours. It was passed down in the Honsberger family of Lincoln County and possibly was woven by Samuel Fry. In 1836, Fry set up shop as a professional weaver in nearby Vineland, Ontario.

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