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Overshot weave structure. Colors in this variation are pink (cochineal) and black (black walnut and indigo) with a wool pattern weft on a cotton warp. Ref: Body and Soul p 12.

2023: red and black

Overshot weave structure. This pattern is made of a table of crosses surrounded with blooming leaf on the corners. Pink and black walnut with indigo

Tabby weave structure. This is a plain linen blanket in a natural color. Flax was raised on most farms and homespun linen blankets such as this one would wear well for years.

Tabby weave structure. A fabric made of a linen warp with a wool weft

Blanket (Kersey Twill) 18th and 19th centuries. Natural Wool Color with a small gray stripe. #8 in Body and Soul
2/4/2023 White with grey stripes

Blue and White. Four Snowballs with Pinetree Border (same as RP17) On cannonball bed Roller

Overshot weave structure based on basic rectangles, squares and lines. Ref: Body & Soul book

1/2023: tan and black checkered patterned blanket, design in the checkered pattern is large squares and rectangles.

Coverlet- Leopard Skin Variation Indigo Wool Weft and a Natural cotton warp. Ref: Body and Soul Booklet #22

White counterpane: the counterpane was the product of a professional weaver and is typical of a fancy bed covering of the colonial period. It is made of bleached cotton and would have been the pride of any household. Ref: Body and soul booklet