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2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Mattress tick, detail.
Mattress tick
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Mattress tick, detail.

Mattress tick

Date1750-1830
OriginAmerica, Pennsylvania (possibly)
MediumLinen
DimensionsW: 55 1/2"; L: 78"; selvage width 41 1/2"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1955-458
DescriptionRectangular mattress tick made of unbleached heavy tow linen woven in plain or tabby weave. Constructed of two lengths of linen stitched together with butted selvage seams. One piece of linen is folded crosswise and the other folded lengthwise to create the bag. Excess width of linen is left inside the ticking along one side, not cut off to size. Hand hem along open end. Thread count 24 warp X 22 weft per inch.