Mattress tick

Date1750-1830

MediumLinen

DimensionsW: 55 1/2"; L: 79". Selvage width approximately 39 1/2"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1955-459

DescriptionRectangular mattress tick made from heavy unbleached tow linen woven in plain or tabby weave. Bag is constructed from two long pieces of linen hand seamed together using flat fell seams. One piece of linen making up the bag is folded in half crosswise and the other is folded lengthwise. Thread count 21 to 22 warps X 21 wefts per inch.